Tottenham's 'Bomba' Search
Tottenham targets 'bomba' signing to boost attack, De Zerbi continues aggressive transfer spending
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Key Points
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Tottenham's signings breakdown shows Tonali for £100m, Mateus Fernandes for £85m and Jan Paul van Hecke for over £50m, underscoring the scale of the rebuild.
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Tottenham's attack is being built with a heavy emphasis on set-pieces, as last season's 48 Premier League goals featured 18 from corners and a nearly 40% share from set-pieces.
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De Zerbi has publicly stressed a full-back-led recruitment strategy, boasting four top-level full-backs (Porro, Udogie, Robertson, and Spence who can cover both sides) and stating that 'we start from the full-back' when planning signings.
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Names floated as potential 'bomba' attackers beyond Savinho include Marcus Rashford, Rafael Leao and Cody Gakpo, indicating Tottenham are casting a wide net for a marquee attacking addition.
Tottenham Hotspur have spent between £237 million and £250 million this summer under new manager Roberto De Zerbi — and they are not done yet. The Independent reports the club is promising another major signing, which De Zerbi has teased as a 'bomba', Italian slang for a blockbuster deal that shocks the market.
The arrivals so far include Sandro Tonali (£100m), Mateus Fernandes (£85m), and Jan Paul van Hecke (over £50m), plus free signings Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi. But De Zerbi has made clear the rebuild is far from finished, with a high-impact attacker still the priority.
De Zerbi Promises a 'Bomba' Attacking Signing Soon
De Zerbi has described his transfer approach as 'shark-like' — aggressive, fast, and decisive. Yahoo News Malaysia reports he has publicly confirmed another major deal is coming, with the club targeting a forward who can lift their goal output. Last season Tottenham scored just 48 Premier League goals, a total De Zerbi wants to push much higher.
Savinho has been mentioned often as a target, but Daily Mail reports he is not believed to be the next bomba. The real shortlist is broader. Names floating around include Marcus Rashford, Rafael Leao, and Cody Gakpo — all marquee attackers who would make an immediate impact.
Set-Pieces and Full-Backs Drive De Zerbi's System
De Zerbi is not just buying names — he is building a specific system. The Independent notes that 18 of Tottenham's 48 Premier League goals last season came from corners. That is nearly 40% from set-pieces. De Zerbi wants attackers who can exploit that threat and add more.
He has also stressed that full-backs are the foundation. 'We start from the full-back,' De Zerbi has said. Spurs now have four options at the position: Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie, Andy Robertson, and Djed Spence, who can cover both flanks. That base gives his wingers and strikers more freedom to attack.
Romero Exit Confirmed as Several Players Face the Door
To fund the next signing and trim the wage bill, De Zerbi has warned that departures are coming. Yahoo News Malaysia confirmed that club captain Cristian Romero is eager to leave. Djed Spence and young midfielder Lucas Bergvall are also said to be at risk of being moved on this window.
The exits are a key part of the strategy. Freeing up wages lets Spurs chase a higher-calibre attacker without breaching financial limits. De Zerbi has been clear: the squad needs to get leaner before it can get stronger at the top end.
What the Bomba Could Mean for Spurs' Title Ambitions
De Zerbi wants strikers who drop deep to link play and pull defenders out of position. That creates space for wingers to run in behind. A forward like Leao or Rashford would fit that mold well — mobile, direct, and capable of scoring in multiple ways. Daily Mail says plan A is just one of several options being explored.
Tottenham's leadership is casting a wide net. A left-winger or striker could arrive at any moment. With the window still open and De Zerbi openly promising more, Spurs fans should expect at least one more major headline before the summer ends.
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