Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed he wants to make one more signing before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, while acknowledging some squad players could depart.
De Zerbi held discussions about potential deals during a Thursday dinner meeting with the club’s owners and key executives. The manager stated this transfer window has already surpassed his initial expectations, following the arrival of Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
KEY FACTS
- Roberto De Zerbi wants to strengthen one specific position before deadline day
- Tottenham could offload players before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline
- De Zerbi met with Spurs owners and executives on Thursday to discuss transfers
- New signing Omar Marmoush joined from Manchester City and may feature against Newcastle
- Spurs have been linked with Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo
What transfers are happening at Tottenham?
The club has already been active in this transfer window, most notably securing Omar Marmoush’s services from Manchester City. The new arrival could make his debut in Saturday’s fixture against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The manager’s public confirmation of wanting another signing suggests the club may complete at least one more deal before deadline day.
What position does De Zerbi want to strengthen?
While De Zerbi didn’t specify the exact position he hopes to reinforce, his reference to wanting ‘one specific position’ suggests a targeted approach rather than widespread recruitment. The link to Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, a versatile forward, hints at potential attacking reinforcements, though this remains speculative without official confirmation from the club.
WHAT WE KNOW — AND WHAT WE DON’T
Verified by the source:
- De Zerbi wants one more signing before the deadline
- Tottenham could sell players before window closes
- Thursday dinner meeting occurred between manager and club leadership
- Omar Marmoush has joined from Manchester City
Still unconfirmed:
- Which specific position the manager wants to strengthen
- Which players might leave the club
- Whether the Cody Gakpo link has substance
- How much transfer budget remains available
WHY IT MATTERS
With the Premier League season underway, squad depth and quality become crucial factors in competing across multiple competitions. De Zerbi’s public acknowledgment of wanting another signing indicates he sees gaps in the current squad that need addressing before the window closes.
WHAT TO WATCH
All eyes will be on potential incoming and outgoing deals at Tottenham before Tuesday’s 11pm BST deadline. The manager may provide more clues about transfer plans in his pre-Newcastle press conference on Friday.