The North London club has a reportedly strict wage structure, something many fans will applaud.
Tottenham Hotspur have made radical improvements under the influence of manager Mauricio Pochettino, yet will they be able to keep hold on their star players if they do not adjust their wage structure in the near future?
Spurs were one of last season’s surprise Premier League title challengers and despite their form towards the end of the campaign, they achieved a third place finish and clinched a place in this season’s Champions League group stage.
Yet, success on the pitch has not changed Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s approach when it comes to top players signing new contracts at White Hart Lane, with The Telegraph reporting that none of the squad earn over £100,000-a-week.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
The question is whether Spurs can continue to build on their strong campaign from last year and this season’s good start and attract players without paying more than their rivals.
The Telegraph report that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who has become one of the best shot-stoppers in the world during his time in North London, would be happy to sign a new long-term deal although he still has three years remaining on his current one.
But, the English newspaper claim that Lloris would not be able to increase his wages over the £100,000-a-week barrier that is currently in place.
Although many football fans are uneasy with the amount of cash that is spent in the Premier League, the latest television deal means that the spending will continue over the next few years at least. If Spurs want to remain a mainstay at the top of the division then Levy may have to re-think his wage structure.
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy
Spurs may have a problem on their hands in a few years’ time when players want to renew their deals and ask for higher wages. Not only that but if they are attempting to sign a highly-chased star name from the continent, then chances are a player in this day and age may choose to move to a club who will pay him more money.
I for one applaud Levy for his strict wage structure. Not only does it maintain an equilibrium in the locker room with starting players all earning roughly the same amount, but it could create a stronger bond than some clubs, as there will not be a huge gap between their peers.
Of course Spurs can continue to sign young promising players and watch them achieve their potential under Pochettino like they have done for the last couple of season’s, but unfortunately their competitors will no doubt continue to increase the wages of their stars, which could force the London outfit’s hand in the future.
General View of White Hart Lane
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