Tottenham's Transfer Strategy
Glenn Hoddle, a former Tottenham manager, has praised the club's summer transfer business, highlighting the importance of getting deals done early. He believes that this approach has given Tottenham a significant advantage over their rivals. "I think they've bought really, really well on paper," Hoddle said. "It looks really good, looks exciting and the key for me is they've done it early."
Criticism of Daniel Levy's Approach
Hoddle also took the opportunity to criticize Daniel Levy's approach to transfers during his time as manager. He claimed that Levy would often leave it until late in the summer to secure new signings, which would put the team at a disadvantage. "Daniel Levy liked to leave it late a lot of times, certainly when I was manager there, and there was no real thought about the manager and putting the squad together," Hoddle said.
Roberto De Zerbi's Impact
Hoddle praised Roberto De Zerbi's approach to transfers, highlighting the fact that he has identified players and secured them early in the transfer window. "De Zerbi has gone in there and said, 'look, if I'm staying, if we stay up, this is who I want,'" Hoddle said. "Identified a few players and they've gone out on a limb to get them in."
Tottenham's Summer Signings
Tottenham have made several significant signings this summer, including Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for £100million, which has broken their club-record deal. They have also signed Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi on free transfers. Hoddle believes that the balance of the buying has been shrewd, with a mix of high-profile signings and free transfers.
Conclusion
Glenn Hoddle's praise for Tottenham's summer transfer business is a significant endorsement for the club's new signings and their approach to the transfer market. With a renewed optimism at the club, Tottenham are looking to build on their pre-season form and make a strong start to the new season.