Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to appoint Roberto De Zerbi has raised eyebrows across the league, with rival clubs already forming strong early opinions on the move.

Tottenham Hotspur are far from safe in the Premier League this season, with the possibility of relegation to the Championship still very high.

However, while many would have expected the club to turn to a pragmatic relegation specialist in this situation, Spurs instead opted for something different.

The Lilywhites, with the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, look to be trying to attack their way out of danger, given the Italian’s expansive style of football.

It remains to be seen if De Zerbi sticks to all of his principles, with the new Spurs boss already stating that it will be difficult for him to implement all of his tactics at the moment.

Miguel Delaney, in his newsletter, has now revealed what other clubs think about Spurs’ appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

Securing the signature of the 46-year-old manager did not come easily, with Tottenham offering a significant contract to De Zerbi, said to be in close to the same bracket as both Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

Detailing the reaction from across the league, including surprise and even shock from some rivals,...