Tottenham fans told, Ange Postecoglou his most expensive signing is now the club’s worst ever after a stinking performance vs Wolves

Relief at last for Tottenham Hotspur. The long wait for a Premier League victory is finally over, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side edging past bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs hadn’t tasted league success since December, but after signs of improvement in their previous outing, they followed it up with three points at Molineux.

It was far from straightforward, though. Substitute Joao Palhinha proved the difference late on, scrambling home the winner as the visitors laboured against a side already condemned to relegation.

While the result itself is what matters, especially with West Ham United also picking up a win against Everton, it does little to change Tottenham’s wider situation. There is still plenty for De Zerbi to refine if Spurs are to rediscover any real consistency.

One issue that continues to raise questions is the use of Randal Kolo Muani out on the right. For the third consecutive match, the French forward was deployed in an unfamiliar role — and once again, it failed to pay off.

Hooked at half-time after a difficult first-half display, Kolo Muani struggled to impose himself. Despite getting on the ball 34 times, he offered little attacking threat, losing possession 12 times and failing to produce a single key pass or accurate cross.

Given that the on-loan forward has managed just one league goal all season, the decision to persist with him in that role is becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski may have limited De Zerbi’s options, but this particular experiment appears to have run its course.

He has offered little in terms of creativity for those playing through the middle and hasn’t posed much of a threat himself either, making a return to Paris Saint-Germain this summer look increasingly likely.

His time at Spurs appears to be winding down — and he may not be the only one facing an uncertain future.

Kolo Muani is far from the only attacker to struggle in the post-Harry Kane era in north London. Tottenham’s ongoing issues in front of goal have been clear, with the absence of a reliable, clinical striker playing a major role in their decline in the Premier League.

Dominic Solanke’s difficulties have only added to that problem. Signed as the club’s record acquisition under Ange Postecoglou in 2024, the England international has yet to show he can fill Kane’s shoes.

Since arriving, Solanke has managed just 12 league goals, with only three coming during the 2025/26 campaign. Injuries have consistently disrupted his rhythm over the past two seasons, making it difficult for him to deliver when needed most.

While injuries are beyond a player’s control, the hefty fee Spurs invested in him raises expectations — and his lack of availability has proven costly at a time when the team desperately needs consistency up front.

His latest setback, limping off during Saturday’s game, summed up Tottenham’s misfortune. Yet even before that, he had struggled to make a meaningful impact under Roberto De Zerbi.

Against Wolves, for example, the former Bournemouth striker had just 22 touches and failed to register a single shot, looking far removed from the player who scored 19 Premier League goals in his final season on the south coast.

It may be harsh to judge him too heavily given his injury troubles, but the reality is Spurs are not getting sufficient return on their investment.

With Richarlison — who played a role in the decisive late goal — pushing for a starting spot, the Brazilian could now be given the chance to lead the line. He has previously shown he can step up in difficult situations, notably helping Everton in their battle for survival, and Spurs may need that same fighting spirit in the closing stages of the season.

As for Solanke, with a crucial summer overhaul on the horizon, his future is far from secure. A tally of just 12 league goals so far leaves him under serious scrutiny, and he may ultimately go down as the most disappointing signing of Postecoglou’s tenure.