# Spurs' big spending: team for now, not squad for later

Tottenham Hotspur is spending heavily on transfers but prioritizing immediate results over long-term squad building. This approach raises questions about their strategy and sustainability in English football.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/09/team-for-now-not-a-squad-for-later-spurs-are-spending-big-but-what-is-it-for) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:55 GMT