Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and sporting director Johan Lange are working tirelessly to build a formidable squad for head coach Ange Postecoglou before the summer transfer window closes. With a series of high-profile signings already secured, including the recent £65 million acquisition of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, Spurs are making their intentions clear. However, if Levy and his team manage to secure two more key signings, Postecoglou could be set to field a highly competitive starting XI.
Tottenham’s Potential Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario, who joined Spurs from Empoli last summer for just £17 million, quickly established himself as one of the standout signings of the season. Despite Tottenham conceding over 60 goals in the Premier League last term, Vicario’s performances were often the saving grace for the team. His presence between the posts remains unchallenged, making it clear that Tottenham doesn’t need to make any changes in the goalkeeper position.
Defenders: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie
Tottenham’s defensive setup is another area that appears solidified for the upcoming season. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven offer a combination of speed and strength in central defense, making them a formidable pairing. On the flanks, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie provide an attacking edge, contributing not just defensively but also in forward play. Given the effectiveness of this backline, it’s no surprise that Spurs have refrained from signing any new defenders this summer.
Defensive Midfield: Bissouma, Ramsey
The departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and the likely exit of Giovani Lo Celso have intensified competition in Tottenham’s midfield. Yves Bissouma, who has been a reliable presence in the center of the park, is expected to play a key role. Additionally, Tottenham recently secured the promising Archie Gray in a big-money deal. However, at just 18 years old, Gray may need time to develop fully, leading to speculation that Spurs are eyeing another midfielder to strengthen their options.
Reports suggest that Tottenham made an offer involving Lo Celso in a player-plus-cash deal for Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey earlier in the transfer window. Although Villa initially resisted, the prospect of a dynamic midfield pairing of Ramsey and Bissouma could be too tempting for Tottenham to pass up, even if it requires a substantial financial outlay.
Attacking Midfield: Eze, Maddison, Son
With Michael Olise having secured a move away from Crystal Palace, his teammate Eberechi Eze has become one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League. Eze, who scored 21 league goals over the past two seasons and earned a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad, is reportedly a top target for Tottenham. If Spurs manage to land Eze, he would join James Maddison and Son Heung-min in a potent attacking midfield trio.
Maddison, who thrived under Postecoglou’s guidance last season, particularly in the early stages, could once again be entrusted with the creative responsibilities in the center of the pitch. Meanwhile, the arrival of Solanke would allow Son to operate on the left wing, a position where he has consistently excelled and terrorized defenses.
**Striker: Solanke**
Dominic Solanke arrives at Tottenham with high expectations. At 26 years old, the striker has overcome early doubts about his ability to make an impact at the senior level, thanks to a prolific spell at Bournemouth. Now, Solanke will need to fend off competition from Richarlison, Timo Werner, and even Son, who can also play as a central striker, to secure his spot in the starting XI. Additionally, players like Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski will be eager to contribute, adding further depth to Tottenham’s attacking options.
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Tottenham’s lineup could evolve further, but with the talent already assembled, Postecoglou will have plenty of options to craft a side capable of challenging for honors this season.
