Former Tottenham scout says Spurs have fallen into the trap of ‘second choice’ spending

Tottenham Hotspur's summer transfer business is facing heavy scrutiny following a poor start to the Premier League season. Despite spending a total of 394 million on new signings, including breaking their transfer record multiple times, Spurs have only managed two draws and three defeats in their opening five matches.

A former Tottenham scout has criticized the club's recruitment strategy, suggesting they have fallen into a trap of spending heavily on second-choice targets. The club's summer business included the permanent signings of Sandro Tonali for 100 million, Mateus Fernandes for 85 million, and Savinho for 85 million, alongside a loan deal for Mykhailo Mudryk.