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Tottenham’s current predicament is making it difficult to line up signings, even with Roberto De Zerbi’s name behind them

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Tottenham’s current predicament appears to be subduing the pull of playing for Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market. Spurs are in a perilous position, now firmly in the relegation zone after De Zerbi failed to bring about a new manager bounce, with his first game in charge a slender defeat against Sunderland. The north London side have not been helped by the injuries they’ve had to deal with, and further bad luck on that front arrived this week, as it was reported that captain Cristian Romero is going to be out for the season. Get VIP Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances. That puts the side in a very difficult position, with a real chance of dropping out of England’s top tier for the first time since 1977. It’s no surprise, therefore, that that plausible outcome is making work in the transfer market difficult.

Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke is reportedly unlikely to sign a new deal with the Seagulls, and so with De Zerbi being his former boss, Spurs would seem a likely destination. According to Voetbal International, Spurs are indeed one of the sides interested in his signature, but sporting malaise at the club is said to make a deal unlikely. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Chelsea and Newcastle United are two other clubs put forward by the Dutch site, and while neither are exactly where they’d want to be, they are in a better place than Spurs. Van Hecke is said to want to play at the top level in England, which appears unlikely to be Spurs’ level any time soon. The Dutchman’s contract at the Amex runs out in 2027, so if Brighton want a significant fee for him, it would likely need to come this summer.

In Four Four Two’s opinion, it’s no surprise that players are not being enticed by the prospect of signing for Spurs at the moment. Nobody can accurately predict which division they will be in next season, so until that’s confirmed, players looking for Premier League football will not be progressing any talks. Moreover, a player like Van Hecke, who is looking up rather than down, will not look at Tottenham and see a club matching his ambitions. Van Hecke is valued at €35m, according to Transfermarkt. Isaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for Four Four Two, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters’ meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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