Roberto De Zerbi Rebuild: Tottenham Hotspur Must Solve Striker Issue

Tottenham Hotspur must address their '£160million' striker problem if Roberto De Zerbi is to transform their fortunes next season.

What happened?

The team's striking options this season were made up of Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Randal Kolo Muani, scoring only 19 Premier League goals between them. Kolo Muani has returned to PSG, while Solanke will spend the summer attempting to recover from recurring injuries. With Richarlison's contract in north London only having a year remaining, there is uncertainty over his future.

Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur

Bryan King, former Tottenham senior scout, slammed the team's 'bad recruitment', stating that the three strikers, worth £160million, haven't scored 20 goals together. King told Football Insider that the team needs to strengthen their squad, especially in midfield and attack. Tottenham have already made significant improvements with the additions of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke.

What comes next?

Tottenham are expected to submit a bid for Mateus Fernandes, with talks accelerating. The team's desire to strengthen at the back first is understandable, given their dismal defensive performance last season. However, the reality is that three signings do not begin to cover the extent of the rebuild required at Tottenham.