£49.6m Down the Drain: Spurs Must Offload “Horror Show” Player Who’s Been “Absolutely Terrible” This Season – Opinion

This upcoming summer looks set to bring another wave of major changes for Tottenham Hotspur.

 

After a season that has consistently gone from bad to worse, pressure is piling on manager Ange Postecoglou, and his position appears increasingly unstable.

 

However, it’s not just the managerial situation that may shift.

 

Daniel Levy and the club’s hierarchy face a critical window to overhaul the squad — bringing in first-team talent while moving on players who no longer fit the project.

 

Among the underperformers, one player in particular — signed during Antonio Conte’s time — stands out as a costly investment who simply has to be sold.

 

Players Spurs Should Offload

Before focusing on that individual, it’s worth looking at others in the squad who could be shown the door this summer, starting with Yves Bissouma.

 

The Mali international began the season poorly, getting banned for inhaling laughing gas.

 

While he’s stayed out of trouble since then, his performances on the pitch have left much to be desired.

 

A prime example came against Fulham before the international break, when he was substituted at half-time and rated just 3/10 by journalist Alasdair Gold, who labelled his display as “dreadful” and “panicked.”

 

That kind of performance simply isn’t good enough for a central midfielder at a top Premier League club.

 

Another underwhelming Conte-era acquisition is Richarlison. The Brazilian forward cost the club £60m and is reportedly earning £90k per week, yet his availability and impact have been minimal.

 

In nearly three seasons since arriving in north London, he’s made 80 appearances but returned only 18 goals and nine assists.

 

Injuries and inconsistency have plagued his time at the club, making his high cost hard to justify.

 

Still, another name stands out as a glaring example of poor recruitment — a player who has been both expensive and frequently unreliable.

 

The Costly Flop Who Must Be Sold

That player is Pedro Porro. Brought in initially on loan in January 2023 with a £40m obligation to buy, Porro showed early promise.

 

In his first year and a half at the club, the former Sporting CP man contributed seven goals and ten assists in 54 appearances.

 

With his attacking style and delivery, he drew comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold and seemed like a player who could redefine the right-back role at Spurs.

 

However, this season has painted a very different picture.

 

His attacking output has dropped significantly — just two goals and seven assists in 42 appearances — and this decline has only highlighted the glaring weaknesses in his defensive game.

 

Porro has repeatedly been exposed at the back. One memorable low point came at the Emirates, where Leandro Trossard completely outplayed him.

 

Another was his poor showing against Ipswich Town in the FA Cup, which journalist Mitch Fretton described as a “horror show.”

 

Similarly, his performance at home to Bournemouth was slammed as “absolutely terrible” by one podcaster.

 

These examples underline a recurring issue: while Porro may offer something going forward, his lack of defensive solidity makes him a liability.

 

What makes matters worse is his high wage. Earning £85k per week, Porro has already taken home an estimated £9.6m in salary.

 

Combined with his transfer fee, he’s cost the club around £49.6m — a massive outlay for a player who hasn’t justified the investment.

 

A Summer of Hard Decisions

Tottenham cannot afford to carry underperforming and overpriced players into another season.

 

If the club is serious about challenging for silverware and returning to the Champions League, this summer must be used to clean house.

 

While the manager’s future remains uncertain, the need for a squad refresh is undeniable.

 

For players like Bissouma, Richarlison, and especially Porro, the writing should be on the wall. It’s time to cut losses and move forward.