Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham publicly conceded the men's team has fallen short this season, admitting they must add more quality, experience, and leadership. His statement follows a slide to 14th in the Premier League and growing fan frustration over poor performances and a communication gap with the club's hierarchy.

Venkatesham, who joined in April 2025, addressed the need for a proactive recruitment approach and a wage structure to support ambition. He acknowledged the club must be decisive in player trading to manage Financial Fair Play obligations, while also strengthening backroom services like medical and sports science to maximize squad availability.

The comments come amid a run of defeats and a visible rift with supporters, including an argument between Micky van de Ven and travelling fans. Venkatesham stressed repairing that connection is a priority, alongside reinforcing Thomas Frank's staff with John Heitinga. The focus now is on January signings to close the gap to the club's targets.