Can De Zerbi turn Tottenham around?

After a long couple of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, will Roberto De Zerbi's summer business be enough to turn the club around? Former Spurs winger Andros Townsend, former Spurs fullback Chris Hughton and fan Flav Bateman join Aaron Paul to discuss their chances ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. They discuss the profile of the manager himself - does he have the character to change the club's fortunes? BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan discusses his style. They review the summer business and how new signings Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes will fit in, while football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains the state of the club's spending this summer. And finally, after being so injury hit last season, will the lack of European football benefit the club this season as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to turn things around?

Time Codes:

00:55 - Initial Thoughts 07:25 - Identity Roberto De Zerbi has given Spurs 17:20 - De Zerbi's tactical approach 23:20 - Summer window 31:25 - Football Finance Expert Kieran Maguire on Tottenham's finances 39:40 - Injuries and forward options