With one signing already set to come through the doors at Hotspur Way, it looks like Spurs have a busy transfer window ahead. How could Spurs line up if their early targets all come to fruition?After a disappointing season, the difficult task of rebuilding this Tottenham team is well underway. The first deal that the Tottenham hierarchy seems to have pushed over the line was a free transfer for Andy Robertson, who decided to end his Liverpool career.Robertson received the “here we go” from the Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, meaning that the deal is likely to be in its final stages. Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi is close to joining and, more recently, were rumoured to have made renewed contact with the agent of Manchester City forward Savinho. Spurs making all three transfers would already significantly improve their squad options and give Roberto De Zerbi more flexibility in terms of squad selections. But are all of them nailed on starters? Find out who makes the starting XI in our proposed lineup below.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramGoalkeeper – Antonin KinskyAfter playing a truly exceptional end of the season, Antonin Kinsky proved he’s worthy of the number one shirt, especially with Vicario attracting serious interest from Inter Milan. Kinsky’s much-improved ability on the ball, crucial for a Roberto De Zerbi goalkeeper, as well as solid distribution, mean that Kinsky could absolutely enter the 26/27 season for Tottenham as their number one goalkeeper. While in the long term Spurs might still want to splurge on a world-class goalkeeper, with reinforcements in other positions being in much higher demand, Spurs could get away with playing Kinsky as their number one next season to see how he develops and then reassess their options.Right-back – Pedro PorroTottenham should definitely look to hold on to Pedro Porro amidst reported interest from Manchester City. The Spanish fullback was a crucial player throughout the entire season and at times was forced to carry the entire team’s technical ability on his shoulder. With De Zerbi explicitly naming Tottenham’s build-up as one of the biggest issues with the team, Pedro Porro’s passing and comfort with inverting into midfield positions and working in half-spaces will be crucial.Left centre-back – Micky van de VenVan de Ven quietly enjoyed a great ending to the season under De Zerbi, despite relatively poor performances under Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor. But the defective tactical ideas of Spurs prior managers shouldn’t distract how good of a centre-back van de Ven is when not forced to defend his box for 90 minutes straight. Within a team that’s much more likely to adopt a higher defensive line, van de Ven’s recoveries will shine brightest. The centre-back is also rumoured to be much happier under Roberto de Zerbi, so we will definitely hope to see him in the starting lineup at the beginning of the season.Right centre-back – Marcos SenesiThe time might be right for Cristian Romero to leave Tottenham Hotspur, especially if Tottenham do manage to push through the negotiations with Marcos Senesi. Although Senesi has played at left centre-back his entire career at Bournemouth and Feyenoord, the Argentine is actually right-footed, meaning that a swap to right-centre shouldn’t be too demanding for him. Senesi’s technical ability would be absolutely crucial in a team devoid of it, and he would, without a doubt, form a dangerous pair with Pedro Porro to his right.Left–back – Destiny Udogie/Andy RobertsonWhile the deal for Andy Robertson seems all but wrapped up, because of the Scotsman’s age, we expect him to be used as a cover option for Destiny Udogie or as an option in games that require a different tactical profile. While Udogie’s ability to drive with the ball, his athleticism, and defensive abilities will probably be preferred by Roberto De Zerbi, Robertson remains an incredibly competent crosser of the ball and could be a valuable option for approaching low blocks.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramCentre-mid – Rodrigo BentancurThe midfield setups for Roberto De Zerbi are famously flexible but most times they do rely on a defensive pivot player to confidently receive the ball under pressure and move it forward. It’s one of the positions that Spurs don’t currently have the right profile for and its one of the positions they need to improve on most urgently. But, with currently no reports linking Spurs to a good pivot, Bentancur is the most likely to start in that position.Centre-mid – Lucas Bergvall/ Connor GallagherBecause of the plethora of options that Spurs have there, it’s difficult to predict who exactly we’ll see as part of the midfield three. Connor Gallagher definitely showed an improved form in De Zerbi’s last few games, but he has so far looked much more comfortable as a number 10, able to lead the press and get on the ball higher up the pitch.Bergvall is another midfielder who could potentially have a starting role in midfield, although the young Swede hasn’t been given a lot of playtime under De Zerbi.It’s interesting to see how Bergvall will develop during the 2026 World Cup; he’s definitely one of the players to watch. Neither Bergvall nor Gallagher, however, are very technical. Both require a lot of touches on the ball and specialising in progressive carries. While it’s not a style of buildup that De Zerbi favours, it’s easy to see a player as talented and exciting as Bergvall being accommodated somehow.Attacking-mid – James MaddisonEven when desperately unfit and coming back from a ligament tear, James Maddison’s impact on all the games he’s featured in recently has been immense. While attacking midfield should probably be one of the areas Spurs improve in the summer, as injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and Xavi Simons leave them desperately short of options there, given that James Maddison returns to full fitness over the summer, he should absolutely be starting as the attacking midfielder for Tottenham.Left-winger – SavinhoWith Spurs reportedly making a return for Savinho, if the transfer does come through, he would immediately become the Spurs’ best left-wing option. Although Savinho’s game lacks the end-product, his 1v1 skills, ability to stretch play, his pace, and running capacity all make him a great player to aid Spurs’ chance creation.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramCentre-forward – Dominic SolankeStriker is another position at Tottenham with a lot of uncertainty around it. Dominic Solanke is, for now, the likeliest starting number 9 for Spurs, but the position of Richarlison is more unclear. De Zerbi would likely prefer a striker who’s more of a goal-scoring threat than Solanke, but equally, the manager has insisted on Solanke’s importance to the team, making it a difficult situation to call.Right-winger – Mohammed Kudus (?)Kudus was definitely one of the standout players from the first half of the season, but his quadriceps injury has kept him sidelined for a few months already. After suffering a setback, Kudus had to undergo corrective surgery. Depending on the severity of the quadricep tear, the recovery time for Kudus could be anywhere between 2 and 4 months, meaning that his participation in the opening game is in question. If Kudus does not recover in time, the right-wing should definitely be one of the highest priorities for the transfer window.READ MORE: The salary Andy Robertson earns at Liverpool and where it would place him among Tottenham’s top earnersThe post How could Tottenham's starting XI could look next season with transfer business underway - Opinion appeared first on Spurs Web.