It's the dawn of a new chapter at Tottenham Hotspur as new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo takes the reins of a struggling side threatening to lose its place at the top end of the Premier League table.
Spurs are facing a big rebuild after their season ended on a flat note when Jose Mourinho was sacked the week before a cup final and caretaker Ryan Mason saw out the remainder of the campaign, with the team being forced to settle for seventh place.
There's plenty of work to do for Espirito Santo - who will be looking to play three at the back to give a solid defensive foundation while trying to get the best out of his attackers, including star men Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
Kane has been strongly linked with an exit and that question mark will hang over the squad until the window slams shut, but the Portuguese man has a few more issues to thrash out as he prepares for his first Premier League game on August 15.
Sportsmail takes a look at how Tottenham could possibly line up next season as their new boss looks to thrust the team into a brighter era.
New Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is shaping his squad ahead of the upcoming season
He will use pre-season to tinker with his tactics, but how will his side line up in August?
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GK - Hugo Lloris
The French captain has his moments but he looked much steadier towards the end of the last campaign and is still the man to keep hold of the gloves in north London - if he remains happy in the capital.
There isn't another goalkeeper currently out there that Spurs can attract that would be a serious upgrade on the former Lyon man, and he has served the club well as he approaches a decade with the team.
His contract expires next summer and his future should hinge massively on how his performs in this campaign.
Tottenham had been linked with a move for Burnley's Nick Pope and former Aston Villa goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini - now with Atalanta - is expected to sign on loan, but don't expect him to be a threat to Lloris. He'll just provide competition, for now.
Hugo Lloris has served Spurs for nearly a decade and should continue as the club's No. 1
RCB - Eric Dier
There's likely to be some serious changes in defence after some torrid showings at the back last season, including some clangers from Dier himself - with Mourinho forced to drop him for long spells of the campaign.
Dier has faced plenty of fan anger in recent times and many have called for the club to cash in on him, but a new season and a new boss offers him a chance to turn over a new leaf - and his fluency in Portuguese could help him forge a good connection to Espirito Santo as well.
Dier has constantly reaffirmed his commitment to the cause at Spurs having signed a long-term deal last summer and is unlikely to be pushing for a move any time soon, so unless the club sign a few new defenders expect him to stay put.
Eric Dier suffered a poor season and lost his place in the team but can now turn over a new leaf
CB - Toby Alderweireld
The Belgian has been another player linked with a Spurs exit after their disappointing slump to seventh place to confine them to a season in the UEFA Conference League, and at the age of 32 you can bet Alderweireld is eager to see out his career with a successful team.
He still has two years remaining on his current contract and will be crucial to organising the defence as Espirito Santo looks to shore things up. His experience will be valuable and it won't help Spurs to be fielding a host of fresh faces at the back.
Alderweireld was once an unquestionable member of the team alongside long-time friend Jan Vertonghen, but his place is more doubtful after looking slightly off the pace last term.
He'll be keen to show he still has what it takes to play at this level should the new manager set them up well.
Toby Alderweireld's future has been up in the air but his experience will be crucial at the back
LCB - Cristian Romero
Spurs are desperate for reinforcements in defence after some pretty shambolic performances in 2020-21 that saw them surrender a 2-0 first leg lead against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League under Mourinho as they suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat in the second leg.
Sportsmail understands Tottenham are in talks with Atalanta to sign Argentina international Romero alongside discussions to snap up Gollini on loan, with the centre-back having just won the Copa America with his country.
Romero technically belongs to Juventus - but he has been playing with Atalanta for two years. The Italian side have the option to buy for around £14m - and the club are expected to sell him on for a profit.
If Spurs can pull off a deal, it might be one that's dragged on a bit longer due to the complicated conditions.
Tottenham are in talks to sign Cristian Romero, who just won the Copa America with Argentina
RWB - Matt Doherty
A favourite under Espirito Santo at Wolves, Doherty is likely to slot back into the team at right wing back.
The Irishman had looked somewhat frozen out at the club recently, with Serge Aurier the preferred man at right back under Mourinho, despite arriving from Wolves last summer and tipped to oust the
