Roberto De Zerbi is targeting a significant attacking reinforcement at Tottenham, with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush emerging as a key transfer target.
According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Spurs have registered genuine interest in the Egyptian international ahead of the summer window.
Reports suggest Marmoush could consider his future at City if regular first-team minutes remain difficult to secure at the Etihad.
De Zerbi is described as a big admirer of the player, with Tottenham potentially making an attempt to sign him in the coming days.
The north London club are showing clear ambition in the transfer market this summer, with moves for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali also being explored.
Marmoush fits De Zerbi’s preferred profile well, as the Tottenham boss favours forwards who press intensely, combine quickly and move fluidly across the front line.
The Egyptian attacker is not a traditional striker in the conventional sense, capable of playing centrally, drifting wide and exploiting space behind defensive lines.
That versatility would offer Tottenham considerably more flexibility in their final third, giving De Zerbi genuine tactical options when constructing attacks.
After an inconsistent attacking season, Spurs are in clear need of more pace, movement and competition for starting positions further forward.
City signed Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 in a deal worth around €70m plus add-ons, bringing him to the Premier League on the back of a strong spell in Germany.
Competition for places at the Etihad is relentless, and any potential exit for Marmoush would likely depend on his playing-time situation and City’s willingness to negotiate a sale.
Tottenham will need to be financially cautious, however, given the significant fee City paid to secure his services only 18 months ago.
If De Zerbi’s side can structure a smart and workable deal, Marmoush represents an exciting attacking option capable of making a genuine impact at Spurs.
Should City demand a premium fee that stretches beyond Tottenham’s budget, the club may be forced to look elsewhere for their attacking reinforcements.
This remains one to watch closely as the summer transfer window continues to develop, with nothing yet close to completion between the two clubs.
