{"id":47749,"date":"2026-05-26T23:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T23:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:38:36","slug":"roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild\/","title":{"rendered":"Roberto de Zerbi plans incredible triple attack on Brighton as Tottenham prepare for summer major 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\/roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild\/#Roberto_De_Zerbi_wants_Baleva_Van_Hecke_and_Verbruggen\" >Roberto De Zerbi wants Baleva, Van Hecke and Verbruggen<\/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\/roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild\/#Manchester_United_are_likely_to_sign_Baleva\" >Manchester United are likely to sign Baleva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/roberto-de-zerbi-plans-incredible-triple-attack-on-brighton-as-tottenham-prepare-for-summer-major-rebuild\/#De_Zerbi_has_already_made_an_immediate_impact_at_Tottenham\" >De Zerbi has already made an immediate impact at Tottenham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham&#8217;s new manager Roberto De Zerbi is planning a surprising triple raid on his former club Brighton to ignite a major summer rebuild in north London.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After successfully steering Spurs into the Premier League on a dramatic final day of the season, the Italian tactician wasted no time in shifting his focus to a complete overhaul of the squad.<\/p>\n<p>De Zerbi has reportedly identified a trio of familiar Seagulls stars to form the backbone of his new team.<\/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 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roberto_De_Zerbi_wants_Baleva_Van_Hecke_and_Verbruggen\"><\/span>Roberto De Zerbi wants Baleva, Van Hecke and Verbruggen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, midfielder Carlos Baleva, defender Jan Paul van Hecke and goalkeeper Bert Verbruggen are at the top of De Zerbi&#8217;s summer transfer wish list.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs are in desperate need of defensive stability and a ball-playing goalkeeper who fully understands De Zerbi&#8217;s risky build-from-the-back philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the recent heroics of young prospect Antonin Kinski, Verbruggen fits the bill perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the club&#8217;s reinforcements hope to completely rebuild their fragile backline by combining Van Hecke with Bournemouth&#8217;s Marcos Senesi.<\/p>\n<p>There is a recognition within Tottenham that all three players will be extremely difficult to sign, prompting leaders to keep an eye on alternative options such as Liverpool&#8217;s Andy Robertson, Manchester City&#8217;s John Stones and Burnley&#8217;s shot-stopper James Trafford.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_are_likely_to_sign_Baleva\"><\/span>Manchester United are likely to sign Baleva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Securing Carlos Baleva will undoubtedly be De Zerbi&#8217;s most difficult task.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old midfielder has made tremendous progress and Brighton are notoriously tough negotiators, reportedly placing an astronomical price tag of over \u00a3100m for their prized asset.<\/p>\n<p>To make matters worse for Tottenham, Manchester United are now the favorites to sign the Cameroonian.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have been pursuing Valeva for years to strengthen their midfield and the absence of European football at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season could seriously hamper De Zerbi&#8217;s chances of winning a financial and sporting bidding war with Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Zerbi_has_already_made_an_immediate_impact_at_Tottenham\"><\/span>De Zerbi has already made an immediate impact at Tottenham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A daunting summer awaits, but De Zerbi has already made an undeniable historic impact with the N17.<\/p>\n<p>Arriving at the end of March to replace Igor Tudor with seven games remaining, he took over a struggling club that was staring at the depths of a devastating relegation.<\/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<p>Living in a hotel at the club&#8217;s training ground and working around the clock, the Italian completely revitalized the dilapidated dressing room.<\/p>\n<p>By adjusting the press and restoring the confidence of key figures such as Conor Gallagher and James Maddison, De Zerbi achieved a victory as manager, winning 11 of a possible 21 points.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday&#8217;s tense 1-0 win against Everton ultimately sealed survival and confirmed De Zerbi as the essential man to lead Tottenham&#8217;s upcoming revolution.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham&#8217;s new manager Roberto De Zerbi is planning a surprising triple raid on his former club Brighton to ignite a major summer rebuild in north London. 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