{"id":47739,"date":"2026-05-26T19:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/tottenham-eye-manchester-city-icon-believes-roberto-de-zerbi-is-perfect-for-spurs-rebuild\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:36:25","slug":"tottenham-eye-manchester-city-icon-believes-roberto-de-zerbi-is-perfect-for-spurs-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/tottenham-eye-manchester-city-icon-believes-roberto-de-zerbi-is-perfect-for-spurs-rebuild\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham eye Manchester City icon, believes Roberto De Zerbi is perfect for Spurs rebuild"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/tottenham-eye-manchester-city-icon-believes-roberto-de-zerbi-is-perfect-for-spurs-rebuild\/#Roberto_de_Zerbi_wants_leader_John_Stones_at_Tottenham\" >Roberto de Zerbi wants leader John Stones at Tottenham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/tottenham-eye-manchester-city-icon-believes-roberto-de-zerbi-is-perfect-for-spurs-rebuild\/#John_Stones_amazing_Man_City_arc_has_come_to_an_end\" >John Stones&#8217; amazing Man City arc has come to an end.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham have aggressively named Manchester City icon John Stones as a defensive target ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a tumultuous Premier League season, Spurs are determined to inject elite technical ability and elite-level experience into their squad and see the versatile England international as the ideal player to spearhead a new era.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roberto_de_Zerbi_wants_leader_John_Stones_at_Tottenham\"><\/span>Roberto de Zerbi wants leader John Stones at Tottenham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a new report from The Independent, Tottenham are seriously considering signing Stones in a major move to address their apparent lack of authority figures in their dressing room.<\/p>\n<p>Newly appointed Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi has publicly acknowledged the absolute need for leadership, which Stones has in abundance after years at the top of European football.<\/p>\n<p>A major overhaul of Tottenham&#8217;s backline is expected this summer, especially with uncertainty clouding the future of key defenders such as Cristian Romero.<\/p>\n<p>De Zerbi has also drawn up a shortlist featuring former Brighton mainstay and Bournemouth&#8217;s Marcos Senesi, but Stones has emerged as a likely option.<\/p>\n<p>The Independent points out that while Stones&#8217; tactical profile dovetails seamlessly with De Zerbi&#8217;s demanding philosophy of building from the back, Stones will be subject to even stronger consideration if his primary objectives fail.<\/p>\n<p>This pursuit of experienced character is also why Spurs maintain continued interest in full-back Andy Robertson following his emotional departure from Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"John_Stones_amazing_Man_City_arc_has_come_to_an_end\"><\/span>John Stones&#8217; amazing Man City arc has come to an end.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stones&#8217; legendary chapter at Manchester City comes to an end after a trophy-filled decade under manager Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p>The ball-playing central defender, who won multiple Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles, has evolved into one of City&#8217;s most decorated modern-day defenders.<\/p>\n<p>Stones famously redefined the role of the modern hybrid defender, stepping effortlessly into midfield and dictating matches.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Tottenham are keen to hand him the keys to their rebuild and hope his winning streak can completely transform the N17.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham have aggressively named Manchester City icon John Stones as a defensive target ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. After a tumultuous Premier League season, Spurs are determined to inject elite technical ability and elite-level experience into their squad and see the versatile England international as the ideal player to spearhead a new era. 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