{"id":48971,"date":"2026-06-20T22:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T02:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T22:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T02:46:54","slug":"spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs confident in big contract with Madison 2.0"},"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\/06\/20\/spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0\/#Spurs_aim_to_sign_three_midfield_players\" >Spurs aim to sign three midfield players<\/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\/06\/20\/spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0\/#Why_Wharton_could_be_Spurs_perfect_summer_signing\" >Why Wharton could be Spurs&#8217; perfect summer signing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/spurs-confident-in-big-contract-with-madison-2-0\/#He_looks_like_Dele_Spurs_close_to_agreeing_personal_terms_to_sign_25m_star\" >He looks like Dele: Spurs close to agreeing personal terms to sign \u00a325m star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Tottenham Hotspur celebrated with passion and relief after avoiding relegation from the Premier League by defeating Everton in the final game of the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Roberto De Zerbi was its architect, but he is hoping to find a different kind of success next season and is targeting summer signings who can pull Spurs out of the Premier League hole they have been in for two years and back into Europe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s Premier League decline<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>point<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>league standings<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>25\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>17th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>24\/25<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>17th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>23\/24<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5th place<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>22\/23<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8th place<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>21\/22<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4th place<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Remember, Tottenham won the Europa League just over 12 months ago, so they have the framework to compete with the big hitters in England and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>However, this transfer window must go off without a hitch, and although ENIC Group has strengthened its backline, there is still a lot of work to be done in midfield and attacking areas.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spurs-targeting-three-midfield-signings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_aim_to_sign_three_midfield_players\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Spurs aim to sign three midfield players<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham are busy, there&#8217;s no doubt about that. The Londoners are aware of the importance of getting this summer right, and De Zerbi has made it clear to all concerned that improving the midfield is paramount.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League pair Matheus Fernandes (West Ham) and Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) have therefore emerged as the Lilywhites&#8217; top targets.<\/p>\n<p>Signing both midfielders would cost a significant amount of money and there is no guarantee that they would be competitive. The Spurs would throw the kitchen sink, but the Cards have alternative options and one guy stands out.<\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are in the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who has emerged as one of the club&#8217;s &#8220;most realistic&#8221; top targets.<\/p>\n<p>Both Fernandes and Tonali are under investigation, but the bosses of rivals Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City could open negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs are said to be &#8220;confident&#8221; they can strike a deal with Palace, with Wharton the ideal replacement, who may require a &#8220;substantial&#8221; bid.<\/p>\n<p>    The England international, who is worth \u00a370m, has been omitted from Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s England squad but could feature alongside the aforementioned transfer targets, with Spurs prepared to complete three midfield reinforcements by the end of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>However, Jo\u00e3o Parinha also falls into that category. Efforts are underway to permanently secure last year&#8217;s loan. Whether ENIC will become popular is another question.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-wharton-can-be-spurs-39-perfect-summer-signing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wharton_could_be_Spurs_perfect_summer_signing\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Wharton could be Spurs&#8217; perfect summer signing<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Tottenham may hope to make at least one of these ambitious additions a reality, Fernandes and Tonali clearly see the emphasis on reinforcements at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>But Wharton may actually be the best player, and while perhaps not as physically robust, his line-breaking passing could help restore fluency to Spurs&#8217; build-up play.<\/p>\n<p>Hailed as a &#8220;passing machine&#8221; by journalist Henry Winter, Wharton is adept at eliminating opponents and retaining possession. Or you can actually unleash it on a suitable attack area.<\/p>\n<p>He has added variety and nuance to Crystal Palace&#8217;s game and, given his arrival from Premier League rivals, could become a playmaker in the style of James Maddison from De Zerbi&#8217;s Lilywhites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Adam Wharton&#8217;s Premier League development<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (* per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Match (start)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>20(16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>34(29)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Goal + Assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0+2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1 + 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>touch*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>45.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>50.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Exact path*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>26.7 (79%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>28.7 (79%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>A big opportunity has arisen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Key pass*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Loss of ownership*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Successful. dribble*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.1 (20%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.4 (52%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Ball recovery rate*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Tackle + Interception*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>clearance*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Win a duel*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.2 (46%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.1 (49%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Wharton&#8217;s impressive range of passing made him a central creator for Crystal Palace. In that respect, he shares a thing or two with Maddison, with a similar way of creating for his team-mates, but he has a broader style that suits a deeper midfield role.<\/p>\n<p>Maddison would like to regain his spot in the Spurs&#8217; starting lineup next season, but with a player like Wharton in there, that might be a bit difficult.<\/p>\n<p>    The Palace superstar has been hitting the right beats in recent years, contributing to back-to-back title-winning seasons at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n<p>If he were to join Tottenham this summer, he would be looking to emulate Maddison, who risked relegation at Leicester but won the FA Cup with the King Power.<\/p>\n<p>    They may be different types of playmakers, but their methods are both means to an end. But Wharton might just take the cake, and he might become a superstar under De Zerbi&#8217;s direction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"like-dele-spurs-close-to-agreeing-personal-terms-with-nygren\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_looks_like_Dele_Spurs_close_to_agreeing_personal_terms_to_sign_25m_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHe looks like Dele: Spurs close to agreeing personal terms to sign \u00a325m star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tottenham Hotspur are in the process of making yet another new signing ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur celebrated with passion and relief after avoiding relegation from the Premier League by defeating Everton in the final game of the 2025\/26 season. 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