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#17 Davinson Sanchez - £65,000 per week
The 2020-21 season may still be in its early days, but it’s already been an up-and-down campaign for Davinson Sanchez. The Colombian started well and appeared to be one of Tottenham Hotspur's first-choice centre-backs, but mistakes against Manchester United, West Ham United and Royal Antwerp have seen him fall behind the pecking order at Spurs.
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At 24, Sanchez is still young enough to improve and he does offer something – pace – that the other centre-backs at Tottenham Hotspur don’t. In other words, he could easily make it back into Mourinho’s first-team in the near future. With a contract running until 2024, Sanchez has got time to do so.
#16 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - £65,000 per week
Tottenham Hotspur fans weren’t all that excited by the £15m acquisition of midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton in the summer. However, after a number of commanding performances in a holding midfield role, the Danish international has quickly become a firm fan favourite in North London.
A tough tackler who also has a sublime range of passing, Hojbjerg has looked like the missing part of the puzzle for Tottenham Hotspur under Jose Mourinho. Alongside Harry Kane and Son Heung Min, it’s arguable that the Dane is now irreplaceable – making his £65k-per-week wages look like an absolute bargain.
#15 Giovani Lo Celso - £70,000 per week
Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso joined Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2019 and has a contract with the club that runs till 2025. After establishing himself in the Spurs' first team, he looked set to become a key man under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho.
However, niggling injuries and questions around his fitness have meant that Tottenham Hotspur fans have yet to see the best of Lo Celso in the 2020-21 season.
Prior to the recent international break though, he appeared to be regaining his best form; he starred in the recent Europa League win over Ludogorets, which makes it likely that he could be back on track very soon.
#14 Serge Aurier - £70,000 per week
When Tottenham Hotspur signed Matt Doherty as their new right-back in the summer of 2020, it looked like Serge Aurier’s time in North London was coming to an end. Criticised for his poor discipline throughout the 2019-20 campaign, the Ivorian was linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.
However, Aurier appears to have instead been inspired by the arrival of Doherty. He’s had some of his best matches for Tottenham Hotspur this season – most notably in Spurs' 1-6 win at Manchester United – and appears to have massively improved.
With his contract due to expire in 2022, he may well end up being offered an extension by Tottenham Hotspur soon – something that seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago.
#13 Steven Bergwijn - £75,000 per week
Signed from PSV Eindhoven in January 2020, Steven Bergwijn had an immediate impact at Tottenham Hotspur when he scored the opener on his debut in Spurs' brilliant 2-0 win over Manchester City. Since then, the 23-year old Dutchman has been in and out of the Spurs first team, though, and has been somewhat overshadowed by some of his other teammates.
However, with a contract that runs until 2025, Bergwijn still has plenty of time to become a key player in North London. Given his young age in comparison to some of his teammates in the same position, it’s likely that the Dutchman’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains a bright one.
#12 Moussa Sissoko - £80,000 per week
Despite the acquisition of a bevvy of new players by Tottenham Hotspur, Moussa Sissoko has remained one of Spurs' key men under Jose Mourinho. The Frenchman – who signed his £80k-per-week deal a year ago – has been preferred to the likes of Harry Winks to play alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the centre of Tottenham Hotspur’s midfield.
Spurs fans often get frustrated with Sissoko’s lack of end product, but it’s clear that he’s much admired by Mourinho. And it’s easy to see why: his high workrate, ball-carrying abilities and seemingly unlimited stamina. At the age of 31, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Sissoko stay at Tottenham Hotspur for a little longer.
#11 Erik Lamela - £80,000 per week
One of Tottenham Hotspur’s longest-serving players, having signed with the club in the summer of 2013, Erik Lamela has never quite reached the heights that were envisaged of him. However, the Argentine has still been an excellent player for Tottenham Hotspur and remains one of Jose Mourinho’s key men.
The veteran player has been involved in a number of big wins this season – most notably the 1-6 hammering of Manchester United. And with tremendous creative skills as well as a highly combative attitude, it’s easy to see why Lamela is a firm favourite with Tottenham Hotspur fans.
#10 Toby Alderweireld - £80,000 per week
A year ago, it looked certain that defender Toby Alderweireld would depart Tottenham Hotspur, as his contract would have expired in the summer of 2020. However, the Belgian surprised everyone by inking a new deal at the club last December, one that is worth a reported £80k per week. The new deal will keep Alderweireld in North London until 2023.
Since then, the Belgian has been as strong and consistent as ever at the heart of Tottenham Hotspur’s defence. He rarely makes errors despite his waning pace, and last season he scored the winner against Spurs' bitter rivals Arsenal, earning him a place in the hearts of Tottenham Hotspur fans forever.
#9 Sergio Reguilon - £80,000 per week
A new acquisition during the recent transfer window, Sergio Reguilon brought a big reputation to Tottenham Hotspur from his time in Spain with Real Madrid and Sevilla. One of La Liga’s top full-backs last season, he has quickly become a fan favourite in North London too.
Reguilon has played six matches for Tottenham Hotspur this season and has already picked up two assists. The 23-year old – who reportedly earns £80k per week – is one of Jose Mourinho’s most exciting new signings. And with a contract that runs until 2025, it’s expected that he will become a key player for Tottenham Hotspur in the years to come.
#8 Lucas Moura - £80,000 per week
Although some Tottenham Hotspur fans still become frustrated with his inconsistency, Lucas Moura remains a key player for Jose Mourinho. The Brazilian has already made 14 appearances during the 2020-21 campaign and has four goals to his name.
Lucas Moura might not reach the heights of his famous Champions League hat-trick against Ajax again, but his pace, dribbling skills and finishing ability still make him a handful for any defence. And with a contract that runs until 2024, Moura should have plenty of chances to help Tottenham Hotspur in any potential Premier League title challenge.
