Tottenham push for experience before deadline

Tottenham must act quickly to add experience before the transfer deadline, as the Eze bid collapses and the club searches for three new players.

Tottenham faces deadline test after Eze setback

Tottenham need to add a centre-back, a left winger and a No 10 before the transfer window closes at 7pm on Monday, September 1. They have already signed Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai and Joao Palhinha, while Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have moved from loan to permanent deals and Luka Vuskovic has joined after a long agreement with Hajduk Split.
The Eberechi Eze bid collapsed when Arsenal moved late to sign the England international, adding to fan disappointment after a hoped-for breakthrough. The club have been linked with Nico Paz and Maghnes Akliouche as alternatives, but their suitability and impact remain uncertain as the clock ticks down.

The setback over Eze exposes a familiar debate at Spurs: urgency for proven Premier League players versus patience for young talents. Ange Postecoglou’s remarks about bringing in players who have played at a high level underscore a preference for immediate impact rather than untested potential. In European competition, depth and experience are often the difference between chasing trophies and watching from the outside.
The looming deadline will test the leadership of Daniel Levy and Johan Lange. If Spurs cannot secure meaningful experience, the club risks a lack of balance in the short term and continued questions about spending strategy. The rival bid by Arsenal for Eze also highlights how crowded the market is this late in the window and how quickly a good plan can unravel into a frantic sprint.

Highlights

The next 48 hours will show how far Spurs are willing to push.