Roberto de Zerbi stated an hour after the end of the season that securing survival in the Premier League was almost as big as winning a title. That was last season, now the Italian is going to give the Spurs supporters something completely different than stomach ulcers with near-relegation. The first weeks of the summer transfer window have already shown Tottenham mean business.

As a free agent Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi came in turn, Tottenham flipped up £52 million for another centre-back, Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke. This week, the London club have also taken pole position to sign midfielder the Premier League’s three best clubs want, Sandro Tonali.

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Now it is reported that one of Manchester United’s top targets, Mateus Fernandes will also be brought to the club.

Because according to The Athletic, De Zerbi is pushing for the Portuguese midfielder. The push does not affect the investment in signing Tonali, it is reported.

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Here is a club on the offensive! Two near-relegations should not be repeated.

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