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Tottenham's striker woes laid bare in goalless Forest stalemate

Tottenham Hotspur's inability to secure a recognised striker despite a major summer spending spree was starkly highlighted in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, leaving the club without a goal in the new Premier League season.

LSN Singapore · 5 September 2026

Tottenham's striker woes laid bare in goalless Forest stalemate

NOTTINGHAM — Tottenham Hotspur's costly summer rebuild came under immediate scrutiny following a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with the club's failure to sign a dedicated striker becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Despite investing over £300 million in squad overhaul, Tottenham managed only a solitary point from the encounter, though the result marked their first point of the campaign. More concerning for the north London club was their continued inability to find the back of the net, leaving them without a goal in their opening fixtures.

The scoreless result at the City Ground underscored mounting questions about the club's transfer strategy heading into the new season. With the striker position still unresolved, Tottenham face mounting pressure to address their attacking shortcomings as the campaign progresses.

The draw leaves Tottenham seeking both their first goal and first win of the Premier League season as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.