Tottenham targets two to three more signings before deadline

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi clarified on Friday, July 31, 2026, that the club is targeting two or three more signings before the transfer window closes, tempering speculation generated by his earlier comments about an impending "bomba" arrival. Speaking to reporters in Sydney, where the team is preparing for a preseason friendly against Chelsea, De Zerbi explained that the Italian term simply refers to a top-quality player.

De Zerbi had previously stated the club's transfer project was only "60 per cent" complete and that another "bomba" was coming, sparking intense anticipation among supporters. He sought to clarify that his use of the word was not meant to signal a single blockbuster deal. He cited the club's summer signings-midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, defender Marcos Senesi, and left-back Andy Robertson-as examples of the "bomba" players already secured.

When asked directly about the number of further arrivals expected, De Zerbi said, "I think two, maybe three, we have to see." He emphasized there is no pressure on new signings despite Tottenham's consecutive 17th-place finishes in the Premier League, arguing that significant spending is...