Rumours of major clear-outs are virtually constant companions of Spurs sides. This year, though, there appears to be some substance.
Selling Paulinho and Etienne Capoue was the first step—clearing out space so the real work can begin. Benjamin Stambouli is also reportedly close to an exit, per the Watford Observer.
Spurs have been linked to a great many central midfielders in recent months.
Geoffrey Kondogbia went to Inter, Giannelli Imbula chose Porto and Morgan Schneiderlin seems bound for Manchester United. Even Fabian Delph is either going to Man City or staying at Aston Villa.