{
  "id": 1684562,
  "title": "New-look Spurs can challenge for Europe, says Tottenham reporter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/new-look-spurs-can-challenge-for-europe-says-tottenham-reporter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/look-spurs-challenge-europe-says-100000083.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur's new-look squad, led by Roberto De Zerbi, is poised to challenge for European football during the 2026/27 campaign, according to Spurs reporter Sam Tabuteau. The club has made a significant investment in their squad, spending over £200 million and recovering £70 million, with key signings including Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. Tabuteau highlights the strategic rationale behind these acquisitions, emphasizing their roles within De Zerbi's plan for the team. While the club's summer rebuild has been deemed successful so far, Tabuteau notes that there is still work to be done, particularly in bolstering the attacking lineup. He suggests that a top-half finish in the Premier League would represent real progress for the team, and ultimately, Spurs' goal is to reclaim their place in European competition.",
  "summary": "Brentford welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off BST), with Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look side aiming to make a significant improvement on last season.After ...",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}