Insider reveals why Tottenham haven't made more signings

Tottenham Hotspur have been making headlines not for new signings, but for a different kind of strategy this summer—slashing their wage bill.

According to insider Paul O’Keefe, this has been a top priority for the club's chairman, Daniel Levy, as the summer transfer window approaches its final stretch.

The push to cut costs has been evident in the club’s recent transfer activities. Tottenham has successfully moved on several high-earning players, including Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, and Japhet Tanganga, among others.

Additionally, Joe Rodon, Tanguy Ndombele, Troy Parrott, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Bryan Gil have also departed. This clear-out is all about getting the club’s finances sorted, so they can spend smarter and make better moves in the future.

Levy's focus on reducing the wage bill stems from a need to address the imbalance created by having a squad with many players on substantial salaries who were not contributing significantly to the team’s success.

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Insider reveals why Tottenham haven't made more signings

The reality is that a bloated squad with high-wage players can strain a club’s budget, especially in today’s financial climate. By clearing up room in the wage budget, Spurs are looking to make more space for smart investments in new talent.

Fans have been frustrated by the absence of big-name signings so far, as the club has focused more on offloading players than bringing in new stars.

However, O’Keefe points out that this was a deliberate strategy by Levy to prioritize financial stability and future planning.

By clearing out players who didn’t fit into the team’s long-term plans, Spurs aim to create more flexibility for making significant signings in the last few weeks of the transfer window.

Looking ahead, Tottenham is expected to make a few key acquisitions to bolster their squad and signal their intent for the upcoming season.

The club's proactive approach to managing its wage structure is key to building a balanced and competitive team.