Tottenham 'agree' first summer transfer immediately after avoiding relegation

Tottenham Hotspur are in need of major surgery in the summer transfer window after finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second season in a row.

Spurs won the Europa League in 2024-25 and were never in real danger of relegation under Ange Postecoglou but 2025-26 was a genuine dogfight and their Premier League survival went right to the wire.

Roberto De Zerbi's third win in charge was Spurs' first at home in the league for more than five months and Joao Palhinha's goal against Everton was enough to ensure that West Ham United's victory over Leeds United was in vain.

As the Hammers prepare for life back in the Championship, Spurs are able to look ahead to another season as Premier League ever-presents.

There's plenty of work to do if they're to maintain that status for another year beyond that.

Spurs' transfer activity is already underway. After the North London club reportedly pursued a cut-price deal for Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson in the January transfer window, they're close to tying up the move on a free transfer now Premier League football is assured.

Scotland captain Robertson is leaving Liverpool after nine seasons at Anfield, during which he played a major part in two Premier League titles and a Champions League win in 2018-19.

His contract ends this summer and Spurs are on the cusp of his acquisition, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

"Andy Robertson set to join Spurs now their Premier League status is secure," Jacobs posted on X, formerly Twitter. "Agreement in principle already in place."

Robertson embraces a new challenge at struggling Spurs

Now 32, Robertson will soon lead Scotland out at what's likely to be his only World Cup. De Zerbi will be eager to get the best out of him for at least another season on his return to England for pre-season.

Robertson leaves the Reds as a fan favourite after years of consistent performances but started just 11 league matches in 2025-26 after Liverpool signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth last summer.

A new challenge awaits the Glaswegian at Spurs, where the left-back spot has at times been filled by right-footed Djed Spence.

The Scotland skipper made a total of 276 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, where he was twice named in the Champions League Team of the Season after moving from Hull City in 2015.