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Pape Matar Sarr the fall guy as Tottenham fans make transfer thoughts clear

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08 Jul 2026, 9:00 am

Tottenham Hotspur are showing serious ambition in the transfer market, but it could spell bad news for some - Pape Matar Sarr included.

Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes have came through the door, following Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.

So far, the Lilywhites have spent close to £250million, and are not looking to stop there.

This comes after Roberto De Zerbi guided Spurs to safety following his appointment late last term.

Looking to recover from successive 17th-place finishes, wholesale changes are needed in North London.

After the big recruitment decisions, Tottenham fans have made their thoughts clear on who should be in line for an exit.

Pape Matar Sarr part of uncomfortable Tottenham conversation

Sarr would make just 26 Premier League appearances last term - racking up 1,389 minutes in the process.

Under De Zerbi, his struggles would intensify, as he registered less than 45 minutes of football in the final four of the season.

Discussing who may be set to leave after the signings of Tonali and Fernandes, Spurs fans put Sarr's name on the table.

"Sell Sarr," said one supporter on X - something that would become a common theme.

Sell Sarr

Loan Bergavall though not overly fussed if sold
— JW (@j2bad27) July 7, 2026

I'd sell one which would be Sarr. There will be suspensions, injuries, suspension, and cup competitions, and we can go far in them if we give ourselves options. Plus, if we get into Europe which is the aim, we will need 6-7 midfielders so then we'd have to buy one.
— Jon (@JonteauCoppin) July 7, 2026

Joining the club in 2023, Sarr has shown promise in North London, but has ultimately been unable to earn a spot as a guaranteed starter.

The fan who started the discussion would recognise this, despite his obvious talent.

Personally I think out of all our midfielders, Sarr and Gallagher are the ones I would look to sell. 👋❌

Pape Sarr unfortunately hasn’t really developed at #THFC over the last couple years and as much as I genuinely believe there’s a very talented player there, we may as well… https://t.co/7zLElDXB9g pic.twitter.com/vB3FPE8GdW
— Hotspur Lane (@HotspurLane) July 7, 2026

The second name would differentiate between Conor Gallagher, Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur in the majority, but Sarr remained the popular pick.

Should be sarr and Gallagher, will be sarr and Bergvall
— J13 (@J13_thfc) July 7, 2026

I’d just sell pape, unfortunately he doesn’t make the cut, everyone else keep for now, next in line has got to be Gallagher but I doubt he goes he just got here
— CHVY (@CHVY1923) July 7, 2026

Ultimately, Sarr's Tottenham spell could be over, with the fanbase making their thoughts more than clear, after the club have worked well to secure a pair of incredibly ambitious signings in Tonali and Fernandes.

Tottenham 'could bank £25m' as Pape Matar Sarr exit route emerges

Tottenham still have to be careful despite midfield investment

Tottenham have stunned the rest of the Premier League this summer with the signings of Tonali and Fernandes.

Showing that the ambitions really have changed, fans in North London can begin to believe.

But they must still be careful, despite the new shiny toys in midfield.

For too long, Spurs have continued to suffer with continuous injury woes, resulting in De Zerbi taking over a razor thin squad earlier this year.

The squad does have to be trimmed after this summer's arrivals, but Tottenham absolutely must be careful and not goo too far with this, to fully put the depth woes in the past.

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