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Tottenham Hotspur Pursues Another “Bomba” Transfer, Says Coach De Zerbi
7/30/2026, 8:05:48 PM
Transfer Ambitions Unveiled
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi told reporters that Tottenham’s summer business is far from finished. After six signings this window—including record-breaking deals for midfielder Mateus Fernandes (£85 million from West Ham United) and Sandro Tonali (up to £100 million from Newcastle United)—the club is still hunting a major attacking addition. De Zerbi described the ongoing search as “another bomba” and indicated that a deal could materialise in the coming weeks, separate from the pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho.
Recent Spending and Squad Needs
Tottenham’s recent activity reflects a response to a weakened forward line, with long-term knee injuries sidelining Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski. The six summer acquisitions also featured free-agent signings such as Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, and a prospective deal for Jan Paul van Hecke that pre-dated De Zerbi’s arrival. The club has announced several expected outgoings, notably defender Cristian Romero and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, while striker Luka Vuskovic moved to Brighton & Hove Albion for a club-record £46 million plus add-ons.
Coach De Zerbi’s Market Approach
De Zerbi said he feels “like a shark” when targeting a player, emphasizing that the transfer market is “one of the nicest parts” of his job. He noted that the club has completed roughly 60 percent of its transfer project and that the list of targets was established before his tenure. Regarding the full-back department, De Zerbi highlighted four options—Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie, Andy Robertson and Djed Spence—calling them “great full-backs” and praising Porro as the best right-back in the world.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I hope, but it’s not finished, for sure.” — Roberto De Zerbi, to head coach
- “In the transfer market, when I want one player, I become like a shark,” — Roberto De Zerbi, to head coach
- “We have four, at the moment, great full-backs,” — Roberto De Zerbi, to head coach
Outlook and Next Steps
The club remains focused on securing a high-profile forward in the weeks ahead, with Savinho identified as a long-term target. De Zerbi’s comments suggest that negotiations for the unnamed “bomba” signing are active, and further activity in the market is expected before the summer window closes.
