Tottenham target Ange-ball reset under De Zerbi, Sunderland test next
West Ham beat Wolves 4-0 as Mavropanos scored twice and Castellanos hit a brace, lifting them above Spurs. Tottenham drop into the bottom three but can escape with a win at Sunderland on Sunday.
De Zerbi vows to revive Postecoglou’s attacking style, stresses mentality, and commits to Spurs until 2031. First test is Sunderland away, with Porro, Udogie, Van de Ven and Romero central to his plan.
Paolo Di Canio backs Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs, saying he ‘should’ve swum the Channel’. He cites De Zerbi’s demanding style, team spirit and belief he would stay even if relegated, to give Tottenham identity.
Oxford reporter hails Spurs loanee Will Lankshear’s penalty-box finishing, mentality and rising form, likening traits to Kane. Jamie Donley also impresses as a creative No.10 behind him.
De Zerbi extends ball-based sessions, holds ‘a lot of meetings’ and backs Kinsky. He hails Romero, Van de Ven, Richarlison, Xavi Simons, Kolo Muani and Tel, aiming to restore Ange-style courage at Sunderland.
Fabio Paratici hails Spurs’ NBA-level standards, detailing data-led recruitment that narrows targets to three names before gut choice, and says he aims to replicate Tottenham’s training culture at Fiorentina.
Spurs suffer a Kudus injury blow, but suggest an 18-year-old in-house talent could fit De Zerbi’s plans as a Kudus-like option.
Podcast previews Sunderland vs Spurs, probing Tottenham’s crisis, Tudor’s spell and whether De Zerbi can steady the side, plus what Sunderland should expect at the Stadium of Light.
De Zerbi says he is ‘proud and happy’, targets points at Sunderland, and backs key men Romero, Van de Ven, Porro, Solanke plus youngsters Gray, Bergvall, Tel and Simons to help Spurs beat the drop.
Celtic scout Alfie Devine as Preston weigh £4.5m option after his 8 goals and 4 assists. Personal terms at Deepdale agreed, but interest plus Spurs’ plans could block a permanent move.
Spurs are favourites to sign Andy Robertson on a free if they avoid relegation. Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren also linked, with a £26m starting price reportedly sought.
