Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is convinced they're in for an exciting season ahead.

Despite the obvious disappointment of missing out on a top four spot, Defoe believes that their summer transfer business has proved that they mean business this time around.

"Yes, people may say that we missed out on Champions League football last season," he told the Daily Mirror.

"But you look at the way the club has responded and straightaway you are excited about the way the team is being structured to go again."