Tottenham Hotspur must strike while the iron is hot, having finally ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a memorable Europa League triumph in Bilbao, Spain.

Their European success has not only brought long-awaited joy to the fanbase but also secured the club a return to the UEFA Champions League, with the accompanying windfall set to play a huge role in shaping their summer plans.

Reports suggest that Tottenham will receive at least £40 million from UEFA for qualifying for the competition, and that figure could climb towards £80 million or even £100 million, depending on their performance next season.

Importantly, the club are not hindered by PSR constraints either, with financial projections indicating Spurs could spend up to £250 million this summer without triggering any regulatory issues.

Tottenham eye marquee signing this summer

The summer transfer window is underway, and Spurs have already suffered a quadruple blow in the transfer market, with several of their targets now leaning towards moves elsewhere.

However, time remains on the club’s side, as there is still room for decisive action before the window slams shut.

Supporters will no doubt be eager to see how Tottenham capitalise on their recent success, especially with talk that Tottenham are planning a marquee signing to headline their summer business, alongside strengthening three other key areas of the Spurs squad.

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has urged chairman Daniel Levy to pursue a deal for Leroy Sane, with the 29-year-old’s contract situation at Bayern Munich attracting interest from the club.

Spurs should prioritise Bradley Barcola over Leroy Sane

While Leroy Sane remains a player with a clear pedigree, there is a growing feeling among Tottenham fans that the ship may have sailed, with concerns that his peak years are now behind him.

In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, a far more exciting proposition given the Frenchman’s recent output and age profile.

Reports state that a fee over £40 million (€47 million) would be required to prise him away from the Parc des Princes, a figure that should not deter Spurs, considering their financial strength and their need for a Heung-min Son successor.

Of course, Barcola enjoyed a standout campaign last season, returning an extraordinary 40 goal contributions for PSG, scoring 21 times and laying on 19 assists across all competitions.

To put that into perspective, the Tottenham player with the most goal contributions last season managed 24, just three more than Barcola’s goal tally alone.

While some may question the quality of Ligue 1, Barcola also delivered in Europe, notching seven goal contributions in the Champions League, scoring three and assisting four, with one of his assists coming in PSG’s 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the final.

Tottenham also have the option to sign Mathys Tel permanently for around £45 million, but Barcola’s form makes a more compelling case, because, if Spurs truly want to make a statement, then signing a Champions League winner who has just posted 40 goal contributions feels like the ideal move – a move that will show the club’s ambition this summer.