Tottenham will target players aged 26 and under this summer in a move that rubber-stamps Mauricio Pochettino ’ s policy of giving youth a platform to shine . He and recently-appointed head of recruitment Paul Mitchell are devising a clear strategy ahead of the next transfer window . The Argentine wants players who have the energy and fitness levels to suit his high intensity style of play , and he feels younger players are a necessity . Mauricio Pochettino wants players who have the energy and fitness levels to suit his high-intensity style . The purchase of Roberto Soldado from Valencia has not worked out as either party would have liked . Having sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid , chairman Daniel Levy spent £68million on proven internationals in Erik Lamela , Roberto Soldado and Paulinho — but they have failed to impress , and the club are prepared for a major loss if they can offload Soldado and Paulinho in the summer . Pochettino has shown his penchant for signing hungry and unproven talent ; the captures of Dele Alli , 18 , Eric Dier , 21 , and DeAndre Yedlin , 21 , are testament to that . Erik Lamela has also been disappointing for the north London club having arrived from Roma . Tottenham already have a youthful look with Harry Kane , Nabil Bentaleb , Ryan Mason , Kyle Walker , Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose all under 26 . Southampton trio Toby Alderweireld , 26 , Morgan Schneiderlin , 25 , and Jay Rodriguez , 25 , are among the club ’ s targets , while Burnley ’ s Danny Ings and Cologne centre back Kevin Wimmer , both 22 , are also on Pochettino ’ s radar . The youthful Harry Kane has earned rave reviews so far this season for Tottenham Hotspur . The arrival of players such as DeAndre Yedlin shows Pochettino 's penchant for signing hungry , unproven talent .
Pochettino feels young players can cope better with his high intensity style . Head of recruitment Paul Mitchell is devising a strategy for the summer . Pochettino has already shown his penchant for hungry and unproven talent .