Ranking Tottenham's summer signings so far

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Sam Long7 October 2015

Tottenham insisted at the start of this season that it would be one of further rebuilding under coach Mauricio Pochettino, despite the usual target being that elusive top four finish.

Although the north London club have flirted with the top four of late it is now four years since they were involved in the Champions League.

Yet it is where Spurs aspire to be, and rightly so.

But, while the majority of their rivals spent handsomely in their quest for a spot in the quartet, Mauricio Pochettino did not embark upon a particularity lavish spending spree this summer.

The Argentine brought in five new signings worth just over £50 million, which cannot be described as penny pinching, but is not exactly drawing for the cheque book with reckless abandon either.

In truth, the transfer strategy reflects where Spurs are at the moment; caught in limbo and unsure whether to stick or twist.

Going for broke didn't work out in the wake of Gareth Bale's departure and perhaps it was right for a more cautious approach to be employed ahead of Pochettino's second season in charge at White Hart Lane.

A lack of expenditure will be cited as a primary reason if the squad does indeed fail to reach the lofty heights that the supporters want them to, but the crop of talented youngsters who emerged last term deserved to be given a chance to prove their worth.

The likes of Ryan Mason, Harry Kane and Nabil Bentaleb have been supplemented with a handful of new faces; primarily in defence.

Spurs shipped 53 goals last year - more than any other side in the top 10 - and such a deficiency was the driving force during recruitment.

Toby Alderweireld was snatched out of Southampton's clutches while Kevin Wimmer was signed after missing just two fixtures for Cologne in the Bundesliga last season.

Burnley's stay in the top flight proved to be predictably shortlived but Kieran Trippier - a former Manchester City youth player - was ushered in to bolster the backline further.

TOTTENHAM'S SIGNINGS

Toby Alderweireld
Dele Alli
Clinton N'Jie
Heung-min Son
Kieran Trippier
Kevin Wimmer 

Just one of the trio can currently be referred to as a regular starter but Heung-min Son, whose move from Bayer Leverkusen made him the most expensive Asian player in history, has an opportunity to become part of the Tottenham furniture.

As does Dele Alli, who has potential in abundance and an obvious lack of fear on the big stage.

Clinton N'Jie does not benefit from a high profile on these shores after a spell with Lyon but ticks all the boxes in regards to age, potential and work rate to thrive in a Pochettino team.

Spurs - with their new signings in tow - have, quietly, chugged along quite nicely in the early stages of the campaign.

The main story from the capital has centred around Chelsea's demise but Tottenham's opening day defeat to Manchester United remains the sole occasion that they have been beaten with just over three quarters of the campaign to play.

Two points separates Spurs from the top four, which suggests the club are on track, but how have the new boys fared thus far? Have they slipped seamlessly into life in their new surroundings or are they out of their depth?

Scroll through the gallery above to find out....

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