Tottenham can now exploit rare transfer advantage to seal dream £185m Roberto De Zerbi midfield

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

The Lilywhites are eyeing the pair for what would be an incredible double swoop this summer.

After he guided Spurs to safety, Roberto De Zerbi has been handed the reins for the rebuild.

Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson have been added so far, with the links to Tonali and Fernandes indicating serious intent in North London.

After successive 17th-place finishes, Tottenham are desperate to climb back up the standings.

Tonali and Fernandes could make that goal a reality, and Spurs may be looking to exploit a rare advantage handed to them this summer.

David Ornstein drops key update in Tottenham transfer chase

Tottenham have remained at the centre of the transfer window thus far - indicative of their ambition.

That does not look to be slowing up yet, with David Ornstein reporting that the club are pushing to close deals for both Tonali and Fernandes.

Italian international Tonali is said to be available for £100million, while Fernandes could make a move for £85m, with Manchester United also doing battle for the latter.

Their nationalities are key in the chase as well, with Ornstein reporting that Spurs are looking to take advantage of the fact that neither are at the World Cup.

Tonali is yet to make a World Cup appearance for the Azzurri, with Italy missing out three times in a row.

Fernandes on the other hand, missed out as a result of the serious depth within the Portugal ranks.

It is a rarity that two players of such quality would miss out on the World Cup at the exact same time, and the North London club will see this as a big advantage - not having to wait until the climax next month.

Tottenham transfer update feels significant for key reason

Over the years, Spurs have had a tendency to be bullied in the transfer market.

While the Lilywhites have been able to compete on the pitch, this has been far from the case behind the scenes.

This time though, this does not appear to be the case, with Spurs looking strong in the race for both Fernandes and Tonali.

With every passing transfer update, Tottenham remain there, and not once has it been suggested that they are ready to drop out.

If fans want one sign to prove that the club are ready to begin acting serious as they rebuild, this is most definitely it.

After years of mismanagement, Spurs are showing serious ambition, and long may that continue.