“Tottenham moves to secure Marcos Senesi after avoiding relegation.”

Tottenham accelerates in the market and is about to overtake Liverpool in the race for Marcos Senesi

After narrowly escaping relegation in the Premier League, Spurs do not want to waste time and are already making strong moves to strengthen the team. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Tottenham Hotspur has “verbally agreed” to a four-year contract with Bournemouth center-back Marcos Senesi, in a deal that promises to be one of the club’s first signings in this transfer window.

The 29-year-old Argentine, whose contract with Bournemouth expires this summer, is available on a free transfer and has been the subject of intense competition, with Liverpool also interested. However, Spurs’ survival in the Premier League, secured with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton in the last round, has opened up the possibility of closing the deal before the Reds.

Senesi has stood out at Bournemouth since 2022, coming from Feyenoord, totaling over 100 games and gaining fame for his defensive solidity and ball-playing ability. In the last season, the central defender was crucial to the success of the Cherries, who secured a spot in the Europa League, having participated in almost all Premier League matches, contributing with five assists.

Roberto De Zerbi, the Tottenham coach, has reportedly given the green light to proceed with the signing of Senesi, integrating this reinforcement into a defensive restructuring that is essential for the club. The need is clear: only relegated teams have conceded more goals than the Londoners this season. Senesi is expected to be a key player in addressing these vulnerabilities and strengthening the Spurs’ most fragile sector.

In addition to Senesi, Tottenham is also finalizing the signing of Andrew Robertson, who is leaving Liverpool after nine successful years, during which he won Premier League and Champions League titles. The experienced Scottish international will bring leadership and healthy competition to the left flank, in a clear attempt to avoid another relegation battle.

With these moves, Tottenham demonstrates that it is determined to turn the page on recent suffering and build a team capable of pursuing more ambitious goals. Senesi and Robertson are expected to be two cornerstone players for a recovery and growth project in the upcoming season. The race for signings has already begun, and the Spurs seem to be gaining decisive ground against their rivals.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.