Report: De Zerbi Names Key Signing as Tottenham Plot For Premier League Survival

Report: De Zerbi Names Key Signing as Tottenham Plot For Premier League Survival De Zerbi Names Potential Tottenham Target as Summer Plans Begin Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham Hotspur has already sparked debate, with supporters divided over the wisdom of handing the Italian a five-year contract amid a relegation battle. According to TeamTalk , De Zerbi has reportedly identified former Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli as a potential first signing, signalling his intention to begin shaping a long-term project at Spurs. De Zerbi’s move was formally confirmed on Tuesday, with the former Brighton and Marseille manager signing a deal to take charge of the struggling Premier League side.

Upon his arrival, he pledged to bring structure and vision to a club in desperate need of stability. Despite this, the decision to offer a five-year contract has raised eyebrows, with many questioning whether Spurs are taking a significant gamble during a period of uncertainty. Photo IMAGO Summer Squad Overhaul Looms Spurs are widely expected to undergo a substantial summer rebuild, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario among those likely to depart.

Reports suggest that Vicario has agreed to join Inter Milan for €20 million, with the Serie A side ready to offer him a four-year deal worth €3. 5 million per season. De Zerbi’s influence on recruitment, however, appears to extend beyond the goalkeeping position.

Italian outlet L’Interista claims that De Zerbi has ‘named’ Locatelli as a player he wishes to reunite with at Tottenham. The 28-year-old, who is under contract at Juventus until 2028, has been sporadically linked with moves to the Premier League in the past. His connection with De Zerbi during their time at Sassuolo appears to be the key factor behind this potential transfer.