Tottenham are intensifying their work on Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez as the club looks to address a glaring attacking issue under Roberto De Zerbi, according to TeamTalk. The 24-year-old has emerged as a leading target after an excellent start to the season, and there is a growing sense that Spurs see him as a player capable of changing the balance of their forward line.
The background is clear. Tottenham have opened the campaign in deeply troubling fashion and the pressure to improve the attack has already become a major part of the internal discussion. As reported, Spurs’ recruitment staff have been instructed to identify a new striker for De Zerbi, with the club desperate to move away from the foot of the Premier League table.
Fernandez has quickly moved from a watched option to a priority one. TeamTalk reports that Tottenham have carried out extensive checks on the Espanyol frontman and have been “hugely impressed” by his recent development. That work appears to have gathered pace following a run of six goals in his first seven matches this season, form that has also earned him senior recognition with Spain.
His debut on the international stage came when he appeared in Spain’s 3-1 win over Czechia during the latest break, another indicator of a player whose stock is rising quickly. For Tottenham, timing may become important. Once a striker begins attracting Premier League-wide attention and senior international status follows, the market tends to move fast.
Roberto Fernandez Profile Fits Tottenham Need
There is a reason Fernandez is being framed as such a strong fit. Premier League scouts, according to the report, believe he looks “very much like a striker built for English football”, a description that will resonate with clubs searching for a genuine reference point in attack. His physicality, direct running and capacity to operate as a focal point are clearly key elements in Tottenham’s thinking.
Those traits matter because Spurs are…
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