Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to a major triple signing as Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild continues to gather momentum in North London.
Spurs are now pushing to complete deals for Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson after reaching agreements in principle for both defenders, according to reports. The club is hopeful the transfers can be officially wrapped up within the next few days following months of preparation behind the scenes.
Both Senesi and Robertson had already made it clear they planned to leave Bournemouth and Liverpool respectively at the end of their contracts this summer, and Tottenham have remained frontrunners for the pair throughout the process.
Despite attracting attention from other clubs, the two defenders reportedly reaffirmed their desire to join Spurs once Premier League survival was secured under De Zerbi.
Inside the club, Tottenham see the double signing as a huge statement ahead of a crucial summer transfer window. The belief is that bringing in two experienced Premier League defenders will add leadership, stability and quality to De Zerbi’s squad.
Senesi has impressed with his calmness on the ball and aggressive defending during his time at Bournemouth, while Robertson’s experience and winning mentality after years of success at Liverpool are viewed as major boosts for the team.
Meanwhile, uncertainty still surrounds the futures of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, with both defenders attracting strong interest from top European clubs. Atletico Madrid remain keen on Romero, while Bayern Munich and other sides continue to monitor Van de Ven.
If either player leaves, Tottenham are expected to move for another centre-back before the transfer window closes.
Spurs are also confident of securing Joao Palhinha on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich after the midfielder impressed under De Zerbi. The proposed move is believed to be worth around £26million.
Although Palhinha has attracted interest from Porto, Benfica and Sporting CP, Tottenham are increasingly optimistic he will remain in North London as part of De Zerbi’s long-term project.
The club is also reportedly in the race alongside Aston Villa and Everton to sign a highly-rated Ligue 1 midfielder as preparations continue for next season.
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