Tottenham weigh squad calls as De Zerbi acts
Richarlison backed Duncan Ferguson's criticism of De Zerbi after his squad exclusion. Spurs must decide in January whether to reintegrate him, keep him out or sell him.
Tottenham have made Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis a top January target, but Benfica will point to his €100m clause as Spurs seek an attacking solution.
Report says De Zerbi wants Piero Ausilio as Spurs sporting director and has targeted Real Madrid striker Endrick, who could leave on loan in January.
Tottenham loanees Guglielmo Vicario and Pape Matar Sarr were criticised after Juventus lost 3-0 to Lazio, with Sarr rated especially poorly by Italian media.
Spurs scouts watched Younes Ebnoutalib score Frankfurt's late winner over Cologne, with the 23-year-old striker emerging as a January target. Mikey Moore also featured.
Spurs' December Premier League changes: Fulham moves to Thu 3 Dec, Arsenal to Sun 6 Dec, Hull to Mon 14 Dec and Liverpool to Sat 19 Dec.
Tottenham are reportedly monitoring Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo before January. The 24-year-old would offer a different No 9 option, but Dinamo want €20m-€25m.
Kevin Danso's loan at Sunderland has unravelled, with errors and a red card in defeat at Bournemouth deepening a nightmare start after his Tottenham exit.
De Zerbi banned phones at mealtimes on Spurs' Marbella camp to improve togetherness. Dejan Kulusevski returned, James Maddison is available to face Coventry, while Xavi Simons remains out.
Former Tottenham loanee Randal Kolo Muani is under fire at Juventus after a poor display in a 3-0 loss to Lazio, with his €50m move labelled a blunder.
Tottenham are relaxed over James Maddison's future despite injury setbacks and reduced starts, with no urgency over his 2028 contract as he rebuilds fitness.
