New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is calling for "soul and passion" from his revamped squad as the club aims to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season.

• Tottenham Hotspur is undertaking an aggressive summer of spending, with notable big-money signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
• Roberto De Zerbi, the Italian head coach, emphasized the need for players to exhibit "soul, with passion, with all the values we have."
• The team has begun its pre-season tour, opening with a 2-0 win against Auckland FC on Sunday, with more signings potentially on the way before the transfer window closes on August 22.