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Next seasons squad

Bishop said:
Players that's I would happily keep

Kinsky
Danso
Spence (I'd liked to see him playing some games at RB)
Bergvall (young potential but needs development)
Gray (likewise with Bergvall although I think he's somewhat overrated on here already)
Simmons (just signed and injured)
Sarr (although the talk seems to be he might go, I'd keep him)
Gallagher (same player as Sarr so a bit repetitive but he's a new purchase so we aren't going to be selling him)
Odobert (always been a fan and he's development on the right is a surprising bonus)
Kudus
Maddison
Kulu
Souza (new buy, looks good)

Players that can stay but I wouldn't cry if they left

VDV and Romero as a pair. I think one of them needs to go. I don't believe in this pairing, it's been 3 years and it just doesn't imo. Both have fairly big flaws but I don't mind if either leave or even both. I also don't mind if one stays
Bentancur (good pro and occasionally has some inspired games but he's never really been the same since that Aston Villa injury. He should really be moved on but I wouldn't stress if it wasn't done this summer.
Porro (good pro, great work ethic, but I like my defenders to be able to defend)
Udogie.(injury prone and has massively regressed in his time here. A decision on his future needs to be made)
Tel (raw, I wouldn't be fazed if we sold him. There are better versions of him out there)
Palhinha (a good pro but I would ideally prefer Ederson or João Gomes)


Players who need to go

Vicario (initially very good. Fantastic close range reaction stopper. Very poor on long distance shots, terrible authority of his box on corners and his nervous energy transmits to the defenders and pretty awful on the ball)
Richarlison (it's Richarlison, nuff said)
Solanke (I was going to put one of them in the previous category to be realistic, but no I want both of them gone)
Bissouma (unreliable professionally and performance wise)
Davies (can't stay fit and in the role of experienced pro that's actually what you need)
Muani (hasn't worked out, not our problem)
Dragusin (unimpressive in pretty much every way)

I could very easily lose everyone in the 2nd category and fell no way but that's unrealistic so I've tried to breakdown in terms of priority moves. The assumption of course is that we actually bring new faces to replace the crud. Which can't always be guaranteed (B Johnson).
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Good list, though I'd raise a few counter points.

1. We can't sell both Richy and Solanke in one go - especially in a terrible striker market like this one where almost no one anywhere has broached twenty goals in the top leagues. To lose 15+ Premier League goals in one go with untested replacements is gambling, and given we finished two points above the drop, that's a big gamble to take.

One, definitely (and probably it'll be Richy given he's out of contract in 2027). But think the other only goes next year, if he goes at all.

2. Benta - he's probably the only player in that midfield that I would trust to reliably conduct a give and go. He's certainly not someone to build the team around, but it's just the way that midfield is right now that losing him would be disastrous to our ability to conduct play down the middle.

3. Sarr - honestly, think he's done. It's not that he's bad, it's just that he doesn't do anything several other players don't do as well. He carries the ball decently, but Bergvall does that too. He presses well, but Gallagher does that too. He's a much of a muchness, and I feel like this summer is a good time to part ways. Think he'll do well elsewhere.

4. VDV and Romero - of the two, I'd prefer losing Romero. He's a good piece to have in a top team, but that's ignoring that he's a liability when we're scrapping lower down (where we will likely be for a while), and PL refs now have it out for him and ref him differently to how they ref literally everyone else. Latter isn't his fault, it's just the way the corrupt PGMOL works. But they likely have run him out of the league.

5. Danso - I love the guy. Of all our players right now, him and Maddison are probably the only ones I hold a great degree of fondness for. But given his technical limitations, the question arises - if Vuskovic is coming back, and by all accounts the kid is a Saliba-level wonderkid - do we keep Danso, or do we sell him too and buy a more technically adept center-back (for example, Van Hecke) to rotate with Vuskovic?
 
Bishop said:
Players that's I would happily keep

Kinsky
Danso
Spence (I'd liked to see him playing some games at RB)
Bergvall (young potential but needs development)
Gray (likewise with Bergvall although I think he's somewhat overrated on here already)
Simmons (just signed and injured)
Sarr (although the talk seems to be he might go, I'd keep him)
Gallagher (same player as Sarr so a bit repetitive but he's a new purchase so we aren't going to be selling him)
Odobert (always been a fan and he's development on the right is a surprising bonus)
Kudus
Maddison
Kulu
Souza (new buy, looks good)

Players that can stay but I wouldn't cry if they left

VDV and Romero as a pair. I think one of them needs to go. I don't believe in this pairing, it's been 3 years and it just doesn't imo. Both have fairly big flaws but I don't mind if either leave or even both. I also don't mind if one stays
Bentancur (good pro and occasionally has some inspired games but he's never really been the same since that Aston Villa injury. He should really be moved on but I wouldn't stress if it wasn't done this summer.
Porro (good pro, great work ethic, but I like my defenders to be able to defend)
Udogie.(injury prone and has massively regressed in his time here. A decision on his future needs to be made)
Tel (raw, I wouldn't be fazed if we sold him. There are better versions of him out there)
Palhinha (a good pro but I would ideally prefer Ederson or João Gomes)


Players who need to go

Vicario (initially very good. Fantastic close range reaction stopper. Very poor on long distance shots, terrible authority of his box on corners and his nervous energy transmits to the defenders and pretty awful on the ball)
Richarlison (it's Richarlison, nuff said)
Solanke (I was going to put one of them in the previous category to be realistic, but no I want both of them gone)
Bissouma (unreliable professionally and performance wise)
Davies (can't stay fit and in the role of experienced pro that's actually what you need)
Muani (hasn't worked out, not our problem)
Dragusin (unimpressive in pretty much every way)

I could very easily lose everyone in the 2nd category and fell no way but that's unrealistic so I've tried to breakdown in terms of priority moves. The assumption of course is that we actually bring new faces to replace the crud. Which can't always be guaranteed (B Johnson).
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Theres a couple there who are being hard done by. Bentancur was asked to do the wrong job for his skillset for most of a season by Frank then injured. He's shown in the last 8 games he can be a massive influence.

Porro has been virtually ever present and can defend. That's all on that one, the man is a great athlete and a top footballer.

Tel is the next coming of Bale, mark my words. To sell him now would be absolutely and complete folly.

VDV - unless we get £80m for him from Real, he has to stay. He should not be captain, as his style is to moan not motivate, but he's a top class player, who has not coped well with a relegation fight - there's no shame in that, it's a different kind of test.
 
NaijaSpurs said:
As much as we need to bring in proven quantity, we really need to develop a pathway into our squad for the cream of the our youth players. I think that is essential.
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Yes. As PD, I believe, said earlier - just having youngsters with PL games under their belt will increase their attractiveness and fee greatly.
 
DubaiSpur said:
Good list, though I'd raise a few counter points.

1. We can't sell both Richy and Solanke in one go - especially in a terrible striker market like this one where almost no one anywhere has broached twenty goals in the top leagues. To lose 15+ Premier League goals in one go with untested replacements is gambling, and given we finished two points above the drop, that's a big gamble to take.

One, definitely (and probably it'll be Richy given he's out of contract in 2027). But think the other only goes next year, if he goes at all.

2. Benta - he's probably the only player in that midfield that I would trust to reliably conduct a give and go. He's certainly not someone to build the team around, but it's just the way that midfield is right now that losing him would be disastrous to our ability to conduct play down the middle.

3. Sarr - honestly, think he's done. It's not that he's bad, it's just that he doesn't do anything several other players don't do as well. He carries the ball decently, but Bergvall does that too. He presses well, but Gallagher does that too. He's a much of a muchness, and I feel like this summer is a good time to part ways. Think he'll do well elsewhere.

4. VDV and Romero - of the two, I'd prefer losing Romero. He's a good piece to have in a top team, but that's ignoring that he's a liability when we're scrapping lower down (where we will likely be for a while), and PL refs now have it out for him and ref him differently to how they ref literally everyone else. Latter isn't his fault, it's just the way the corrupt PGMOL works. But they likely have run him out of the league.

5. Danso - I love the guy. Of all our players right now, him and Maddison are probably the only ones I hold a great degree of fondness for. But given his technical limitations, the question arises - if Vuskovic is coming back, and by all accounts the kid is a Saliba-level wonderkid - do we keep Danso, or do we sell him too and buy a more technically adept center-back (for example, Van Hecke) to rotate with Vuskovic?
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Just on Sarr, you're right he does a lot of stuff other players can do, that's why I'd keep him, he's a utility player who can cover multiple positions.
He's a good at everything, great at nothing guy.
Although he can pull out some great finishes.
 
nattenskonge said:
AI:
Here is a list of players under 28 years old (as of 2026) who played under Roberto De Zerbi before his Tottenham move, and who could potentially strengthen Tottenham.


Focus is on players who fit De Zerbi’s possession-based, technical, and high-pressing style (creative wingers, ball-playing midfielders, and dynamic defenders). Ages are approximate.


Brighton (2022–2024)


• Simon Adingra (winger, ~23–24) — Fast, direct right winger with goal and assist threat; broke through strongly under De Zerbi.


• Carlos Baleba (central midfielder, ~22) — Energetic, technical defensive midfielder with strong pressing and potential.


• Jan Paul van Hecke (centre-back, ~26) — Ball-playing centre-back who excels in build-up play; technically very comfortable.


• Billy Gilmour (central midfielder, ~24–25) — Technical playmaker with excellent passing range and vision.


• Bart Verbruggen (goalkeeper, ~23–24) — Young, ball-playing keeper developed by De Zerbi.


• Evan Ferguson (striker, ~21–22) — Promising young forward with physicality, technique, and finishing ability.


Sassuolo (2018–2021)


• Jérémie Boga (winger/attacker, ~28–29) — Creative, left-footed dribbler who thrived in De Zerbi’s system with goals and flair. (Borderline age.)


Shakhtar Donetsk (2021–2022)


• Manor Solomon (winger, ~26–27) — Dynamic, dribbling winger who fits the “unstoppable guy” role in wide areas.


Marseille (2024–2026)


• Arthur Vermeeren (central midfielder, ~20–21) — Highly technical, pressing midfielder who has developed well under De Zerbi — excellent long-term option.


Notes:


• Many of the Brighton players are already Premier League proven and would be realistic targets.


• De Zerbi favours technically proficient, mobile players who can rotate positions, inverted/“wrong-footed” wingers, and ball-playing defenders/midfielders.


• Tottenham’s current young talents (e.g. Bergvall, Gray, Tel) would likely benefit from these types of additions.


This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights the most relevant profiles. Feasibility depends on price, contracts, and Tottenham’s squad needs. Let me know if you want more details on any player!
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I'm not sure I'd trust anything recommending we sign Manor Solomon!

Arthur Vermeeren isn't a bad shout, but we probably need someone older with Gray and Bergvall already in the blend
 
glasgowspur said:
Just on Sarr, you're right he does a lot of stuff other players can do, that's why I'd keep him, he's a utility player who can cover multiple positions.
He's a good at everything, great at nothing guy.
Although he can pull out some great finishes.
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For sure mate, but the issue to my mind is, the 'good at everything, great at nothing' guys are the ones who typically get cut when we need to thin the squad and raise money for incomings. That's where we're at now. In an ideal world I'd love to keep the guy, but we have 6 midfielders already and will only be in domestic competitions next season. Not enough games to go around, and sitting him on the bench will only lessen his value.

Hence why I think he'll go, though I wouldn't mind him staying.
 
De Zerbi will be ruthless. He's said there are 10-12 players he'd want to build around, so he basically wants to clear out over half the squad, and I totally agree. Whether that is even possible to do this summer, especially being a World Cup summer, remains to be seen, but if De Zerbi doesn't get the majority of what he wants, he'll just tell the owners to do one and walk out.
 
glasgowspur said:
Surely that's everyone.
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Kandi1977 said:
De Zerbi will be ruthless. He's said there are 10-12 players he'd want to build around, so he basically wants to clear out over half the squad, and I totally agree. Whether that is even possible to do this summer, especially being a World Cup summer, remains to be seen, but if De Zerbi doesn't get the majority of what he wants, he'll just tell the owners to do one and walk out.
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He also has to be realistic also. It’s not going to happen over one window. But we don’t need lots of players, just lots of players to leave and spend on proven quality and go balls for leather in getting option ones across the line.
 
I think we need to be realistic.
1. De Zerbi was always going to gut the squad
2. It's still Tottenham
3. Amazing how brick players that were not good enough for results.

I do agree with De Zerbi that we probably have 10-12 good players. The rest need to be sold or sent on loan. But this needs to be a 2-3 season process. For me, the below players should be staying next season
Kinsky
Porro
Spence
Udogie
Danso
VDV
Vuskovic
Palinha
Bentancur
Gray
Bergvall
Madders
Simons
Odobert
Tel
Kulu
Kudus

That means we can prioritise 3 key signings - LW, RW and a striker - drop £60-80m each on them. If we try to sign more we will downgrade target player and end up with more Gallagher's, Solankes, Richys etc. We have some good young players so let's get some established pros in to teach the players.

Next summer, we replace the players that didn't push on that we kept.

This will likely tinkle RDZ off so we also need to line up a potential replacement for him in a years time. We need to have at least 4 or 5 names with the same philosophy so we never end up witha Frank again.
 
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