3 Players Tottenham need to sign this summer

With Tottenham making it all the way to this year's Champions League final, it's hard to believe they haven't signed a player for the whole season. It shouldn't be understated how unusual this actually is. In reality, Tottenham are the only Premier League club since 2003 not to sign a player in a whole season.

If Tottenham want to keep their highly sought after manager, Mauricio Pochettino, this will have to change. Pochettino has previously stated his frustration at a lack of transfer activity. Spurs might now be Champions League regulars, however, they are yet to mount a significant title challenge.

It's also worth noting that despite the season as a whole being positive, Spurs did in fact, only just scrape into the top 4. There seems a need to increase reinforcements in the midfield given that a couple of players have been unable to put up consistent displays. Add this to the possible exit of Christian Eriksen, who only has a year left on his contract, it becomes clear Spurs are in desperate need of some signings.

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#3 Tanguy Ndombélé

Olympique Lyonnais v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League Group F

Not only would the signing of Ndombele help with Tottenham's lack of depth in deeper midfield, but he would also add the much-needed quality. Ndombele would be a clear upgrade on both Moussa Sissoko and Eric Dier. Ndombele is a superior creator to the current Spurs duo, with his 1.2 key passes besting Sissoko’s 0.9 and comfortably beating Dier’s lowkey 0.3 in all competitions. The Lyon player also assisted more goals than Sissoko and Dier combined, with 7 to the Tottenham pairs' 4.

Ndombele is also the superior ball carrier, he completes 2 dribbles per game, vastly more than Sissoko's 1.1 and Dier’s dismal 0.2. This skill set would make Ndombele a very effective weapon for Spurs, an assured presence in possession, taking the pressure off the defence and then linking the midfield to attack by carrying the ball upfield.

Spurs are said to have already had a bit rejected for Ndombele, with Lyon holding out for £70 million.

#2 Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham FC v Cardiff City - Premier League

With Pochettino's impressive record at developing youth, Sessegnon could be a smart long term investment. The young versatile English man can play superbly down the left flank. Such versatility could be of huge benefit to Spurs, who often seem to burn out in the later stages of the season.

Despite his tender age and an up and down season for relegated Fulham, Sessegnon is already putting up similar numbers to Tottenham's current established left-back, Danny Rose. The Fulham player completed 0.9 key passes, similar to Rose's 1 key pass every match in the Premier League. Sessegnon also produced 6 assists, double of Rose's 3.

While Sessegnon may be doing well on the offensive end, he undoubtedly needs to work on the defensive side of his game. But at just 19, Sessegnon has plenty of time to work on this. After Fulham's relegation from the Premier League, Sessegnon would reportedly cost around £30 million.

#3 Giovani Lo Celso

Real Betis Balompie v FC Barcelona - La Liga

With Christian Eriksen entering the final year of his contract and no sign of him signing an extension, Tottenham will likely be forced to sell, to avoid losing him on a free next year. But with Eriksen one of the Lilywhites' most important players and their chief creator, a worthy replacement is absolutely essential.

Lo Celso, by all accounts, had a phenomenal season, picking up 16 goals and 6 assists in all competitions this season. The Argentine initially joined Real Betis on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. However, after he impressed, the Spanish side decided to sign him on a permanent deal.

Likely to be deployed in a similar role to Christian Eriksen, as the more advanced of the midfield players, Lo Celso's already impressive numbers would surely further improve. Tottenham have reportedly had a £53 million bid rejected for Lo Celso, as Betis hold out for his £88 million release clause.

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