We don’t need to spend, says star

ERIKSEN: SPURS BOSS IS BUILDING SOMETHING SPECIAL

Orlando

Christian Eriksen is adamant Tottenham Hotspur’s lack of action in the transfer market this summer will not hamper manager Mauricio Pochettino’s push for the Premier League title.

While Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all spent vast amounts in the last few weeks, Tottenham have brought in no fresh faces to boost a squad who’ve gone close to landing the championship for the past two campaigns.

Indeed, the North London side have been left weaker with England fullback Kyle Walker signing for City coach Pep Guardiola last week in a £50 million deal while Eric Dier, the English international, continues to be courted by Manchester United.

Yet Danish midfielder Eriksen, who has seen a great upheaval of playing personnel over his five years at Tottenham, believes the Argentine manager is cleverly and patiently building a squad who are aiming to go one better when the Premier League season starts next month.

“I don’t think you need to spend to win anything,” said the 25-yearold former Ajax midfielder.

“It’s just a matter of how you see a team, how the players are – only Walker has left in our team and we know what we did last season so I can’t see why we shouldn’t be able to do hopefully even better.

“I think it will be very close this season because everyone is in Europe and everyone has to think about two or three tournaments and the top sides will want to win everything so the key is to try and keep everyone fit and sharp.”

Pochettino, along with chairman Daniel Levy, have tied down star striker Harry Kane to a longterm deal while England midfielder Dele Alli also sees his immediate future at Spurs despite growing interest from across Europe.

A young, talented side is bristling with self-belief and confidence ahead of what promises to be a fascinating campaign.

“Spurs are in a lucky position. We have the feeling something special is on the way.”

Their lack of a permanent home, however, could pose difficulties with the club playing at Wembley Stadium while their new ground is being built.

Tottenham made a good start to their United States tour on Saturday by beating Paris St-Germain 4-2 in an International Champions Cup game in Orlando, Florida.

Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweireld both smashed home long-range thunderbolts while Eric Dier and Harry Kane (penalty) were also on the scoresheet.

Javier Pastore and Edinson Cavani replied for PSG. –