Will they have much to spend?

Tottenham's purse strings are always left fairly loose thanks to the wealth and generosity of majority shareholder Joe Lewis. If the last few seasons are anything to go by then the Lilywhites will not scrimp on targets, though they are so good at selling high that the £60 million they spent last summer was well balanced by players moving on. Selling Luka Modric to Real Madrid for £33 million is unlikely to be matched unless they lose Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, but around £40 million to spend seems a reasonable estimate.

Have they done any business yet?

Nothing is signed, sealed and delivered just yet, but Daniel Levy is reportedly crossing the t's on three imminent deals. Firstly, all-action midfielder Paulinho, one of Brazil's brightest stars of the Confederations Cup, looks set to complete a £17 million move from Corinthians this week. Meanwhile, news has just surfaced of a deal in the same region being struck with Dinamo Zagreb for two of their brightest young stars. Central defender Tin Jedvaj and fellow 17-year-old Alen Halilovic, a midfielder who has already drawn comparisons with Luka Modric, look to be on the move.

What do they need?

If Tottenham are to break back into those top-four spots - rated at [3.0] currently - then it seems essential they get another striker in. Jermain Defoe has a great record for Spurs, but has a tendency to get injured, while Emmanuel Adebayor was frustrating to watch for large periods last season. After losing Rafael van der Vaart from that classic number 10 role as well last summer, the need for another world class front man needs addressing.

Who would be a good fit?

Tottenham's pursuit of Internacional striker Leandro Damiao has gone on so long it's almost farcical and feels further away than ever. Christian Benteke would be a perfect fit for Tottenham but prising him away from Aston Villa this summer also looks unlikely. Barcelona's David Villa could be the one to fill the gap. Even though the Spain star is 31, he has been one of the top strikers in the world for some time and still has much to offer.

Is there anyone they'll struggle to keep?

Naturally, all the talk has surrounded the future of golden boy Bale. Currently the likelihood of Bale leaving before the end of the transfer window is rated at [2.56], as rumours linking the Welshman with a move away have calmed in recent weeks. This story is bound to resurface again soon though and it could be tricky if Real Madrid come in with a huge bid.