Tottenham’s summer transfer window additions: Where were they 5 years ago?

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Tottenham have enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, bringing in as many as six senior players to bolster Jose Mourinho’s squad.

With the help of a 6-1 thrashing over Manchester United, many feel Spurs now have the depth and quality in key areas to at least secure a top four finish this season.

Here, we look at Spurs’ main summer arrivals, and where they were five years ago:

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg:

The Denmark international was Tottenham’s first signing, arriving on August 11. The midfielder joined from Southampton for a fee reportedly around £15 million (Goal).

Hojbjerg has proven his capabilities at Premier League level. But, five years ago, the 25-year-old was a relative unknown on the books of Bayern Munich.

The holding midfielder started his youth career in Denmark before joining Bayern’s academy in 2012. He had loan spells at Augsburg and Schalke before joining the Saints in 2016.

Joe Hart:

The former England number one joined Spurs as third choice goalkeeper.

Hart was a free transfer following his release from fellow Premier League side Burnley. It has been quite a fall for the two-time Premier League winner.

Five years ago, Hart was still a regular number one at Manchester City, playing 35 times in the 2015-16 season leading to his place at Euro 2016.

But that gaffe against Iceland, followed by Pep Guardiola’s arrival at City, was the end of his time as a leading number one for both club and country.

Hart since had spells at Torino, West Ham and Burnley before joining Spurs.

Matt Doherty:

The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham on August 30 from Wolverhampton Wanderers where he predominantly played as a right wing back.

With Serge Aurier for competition, Doherty may take some time to adapt to being a fullback at Spurs while sharing the role with the Ivory Coast international.

Five years ago, Doherty was at Wolves with whom he joined at 18 years of age.

Doherty had seen it all Wolves. Starting in the Premier League, dropping down to League One before returning back to the top-flight and playing in Europe.

Sergio Reguilon:

The Spanish ace was Tottenham’s biggest spend of the summer at around £25 million (Standard).

Reguilon is a quick, willing left-back who loves to get forward. He will be a huge asset for Spurs, with the North London club now able to attack from both fullback positions.

Five years ago, Reguilon was plying his trade for Real Madrid’s Castilla side in the Segunda B having joined the La Liga giants as a youngster.

After his successful loan spell at Sevilla last term, winning the Europa League, it was no surprise to see Real Madrid sell him for big money this past summer.

Gareth Bale:

The Wales international made a sensational return to Spurs this past summer on loan.

Bale is a phenomenal player. Four-time Champions League winner, numerous big goals for club and country, yet for some bizarre reason he just isn’t appreciated in Madrid.

Five years ago Bale was in his third season at Madrid following his then world record move to the Spanish capital. By 2015, he had already won the Champions League and Copa del Rey under then manager Carlo Ancelotti, scoring winning goals in both finals.

If Bale can replicate just half of his best ability at Spurs during his second spell, then Mourinho’s side have a talent on their hands who can make that key difference.

Carlos Vinicius:

The final senior player to join Spurs during the recent transfer window was Carlos Vinicius.

The Brazilian striker arrives from Benfica on loan. He will predominantly feature as an alternative to Harry Kane, while also a good option to bring off the bench while chasing a goal.

Vinicius has had quite a dramatic rise. Five years ago, he was on the books of lower-league Brazilian side Caldense having struggled to break in at Palmeiras.

After a brief spell at Gremio, Napoli brought him to Europe in January 2018.

But Vinicius never actually featured for the Italian club. Loans at Rio Ave and Monaco ensued, before he joined Benfica in 2019, scoring 24 goals in all competitions last term.