Tottenham Hotspur’s difficult start to the new Premier League season has created growing pressure around manager Roberto De Zerbi and the club’s squad.
Spurs have suffered consecutive defeats, leaving supporters concerned about both performances and the direction of the team.
The situation has become more complicated because several players have reportedly been involved in transfer uncertainty.
Richarlison could potentially return to Everton, while Tottenham are also pursuing Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye.
Pape Matar Sarr and other members of the squad have also been linked with moves away.
The constant transfer speculation has made it difficult for De Zerbi to establish stability.
At the same time, the club’s recruitment department is attempting to bring in players capable of improving a team that clearly needs greater attacking consistency.
The pursuit of Ndiaye is particularly significant because the Senegalese attacker would provide pace, energy and creativity.
However, signing new players will not automatically solve Tottenham’s problems.
De Zerbi must also establish a clear tactical identity and convince his players to follow it.
The next few matches could therefore be extremely important.
If Tottenham begin producing better performances, the current turbulence may quickly disappear.
But another run of disappointing results could intensify questions over the manager and the club’s transfer strategy.
With the deadline approaching, Spurs have little time to get everything right.