Lewis Family Push Ahead With Spurs Shake-Up as Major Exit Looms Under De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership group, the Lewis family, are actively pushing forward with a sweeping overhaul of the squad as head coach Roberto De Zerbi prepares for his first full campaign in charge. After surviving two deeply troubling years on the pitch, the club is embarking on a significant structural transformation aimed at reshaping the team's trajectory.

Following back-to-back 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League—a stretch of domestic form that left Spurs perilously close to relegation last term—the ownership released a public message acknowledging ultimate responsibility for the slump and committing to direct investment to rectify the club's fortunes.

Romero Nears Serie A Switch

A pivotal component of this summer's reshuffle involves potential high-value departures, notably regarding club captain Cristian Romero. The 28-year-old Argentina international has been linked with an exit from North London, with Serie A outfit Inter currently leading the race for his signature.

Romero’s representative, Ciro Palermo, was spotted holding discussions in Milan to negotiate a potential deal, while Barcelona have also previously been associated with the defender. With Spurs placing a £42.7m valuation on the World Cup winner, his departure would mark the first major financial exit since the departure of former chairman Daniel Levy.

Heavy Investment Underway

To compensate for potential exits and address the defensive weaknesses exposed during recent campaigns, the Lewis family has moved quickly to back De Zerbi in the market. Spurs have already committed substantial financial backing to overhaul the playing squad, bringing in several high-profile additions:

* Sandro Tonali arriving in a £100m deal

* Mateus Fernandes joining from West Ham United for £85m

* Jan Paul van Hecke secured from Brighton for £52m

In addition to these major money signings, the club has added defensive depth by securing experienced defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers. With major funds already deployed and further squad changes anticipated, Spurs' hierarchy appears intent on delivering on their promise to fundamentally reshape the playing squad ahead of the new season.