NEWS · 30 Aug 2026
Tottenham's £300m spending leaves them bottom, but boss De Zerbi stays upbeat
After a record £300m summer spend, Tottenham Hotspur sit at the bottom of the Premier League with no points or goals. Despite the bleak start, manager Roberto de Zerbi remains calm and optimistic about the club's future.
Tottenham Hotspur's summer transfer window saw the club spend more than £300m, the largest outlay in Premier League history, in a bid to strengthen the squad for the 2024‑25 season.
Yet, the first half of the campaign has left the Gunners at the foot of the table, having failed to win a single match and scoring no goals in the league.
The lack of points and firepower has sparked concern among supporters, many of whom expected the new signings to make an immediate impact.
Despite the grim statistics, manager Roberto de Zerbi has publicly stated that he is not angry or upset. He has instead focused on the long‑term project and the potential of the players signed.
De Zerbi has highlighted the importance of building a cohesive unit and suggested that the early season struggles are part of a larger plan to develop a competitive side.
Looking ahead, Tottenham will face a string of challenging fixtures, but the manager believes that the groundwork laid this summer will pay dividends in the second half of the season.