Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to complete a blockbuster double deal for Manchester City forwards Omar Marmoush and Savinho, with the London club seeking to add significant attacking firepower before the transfer window closes.
Tottenham are attempting to negotiate the two deals as part of an aggressive late-window recruitment drive under manager Roberto De Zerbi, according to reports published on Friday by Football London The proposed moves would represent another major statement from Spurs, who have already been one of the Premier League’s most active clubs in the transfer market this summer.
Reports indicate Tottenham have made a substantial offer for Savinho, with one report putting the proposed agreement at more than £75 million.
The Irish Sun states that Marmoush is also being targeted as Tottenham look to strengthen their attacking options.
The interest comes as De Zerbi prepares for his first Premier League campaign in charge of Tottenham.
The Italian manager is expected to oversee a significant transformation of the squad as the club attempts to move closer to the Premier League’s leading contenders.
Savinho would offer Spurs pace, creativity and the ability to operate from wide attacking positions, while Marmoush would provide another dangerous forward capable of creating and finishing chances.
Tottenham’s pursuit of both players is therefore about more than simply adding numbers to the squad.
The club is attempting to build an attack capable of competing with the Premier League’s strongest sides.
The timing is equally important.With the new Premier League season beginning on Friday, Tottenham are attempting to complete major business while other clubs are also racing to finalise their squads.
The opening of the season increases the pressure on negotiations because any late arrivals will have limited time to settle into De Zerbi’s system.
Manchester City, meanwhile, face the possibility of losing two attacking players in the same window.
A successful double move would give Tottenham considerable attacking depth, but the financial cost would also be substantial.
For Spurs supporters, however, the proposed deals offer an indication of the club’s ambitions under De Zerbi.
If both moves are completed, Tottenham would enter the new campaign with one of the most eye-catching attacking rebuilds in the Premier League.
For now, negotiations remain the key issue, with the club seeking to turn its ambitious pursuit into completed transfers before the window shuts.
