Football: Tottenham splurges 200 million pounds in days after disastrous season

Tottenham Hotspur has made a massive splash in the summer transfer market, spending close to 200 million pounds on new players within days. The London club announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham on Wednesday for a reported 85 million pounds, approximately 99 million euros. The 21-year-old Portuguese player scored three goals and provided four assists in the Premier League last season.

Adding to their midfield, Tottenham is also set to acquire Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Sky Sports reported that Tonali was in London for a medical examination on Thursday evening. According to English media, Spurs will pay 26-year-old Tonali 100 million pounds, or about 116 million euros.

These two major signings, along with the 60 million euro purchase of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Heck two weeks prior, represent a significant investment. The spending spree comes after a catastrophic previous season for Tottenham. The club finished 17th in the league, securing their Premier League status only on the final matchday. They had not been relegated from the English top flight since the 1976-77 season.