Tottenham face competition from Newcastle United for the signing of Premier League star.
Tottenham Hotspur have been the biggest spenders in the Premier League so far, splashing out nearly £235m, and they are not done yet.
A total of six players have joined, as the defence and midfield have been overhauled. Serious surgery is still needed at the top end of the pitch. Richarlison was Spurs’ top scorer in all competitions with 12 goals last season. However, he has entered the final 11 months of his contract and could be cashed in this summer amid Everton interest, while Roberto De Zerbi cannot rely on Dominic Solanke due to his injury problems.
This makes it evident that the North Londoners need to invest significantly in a new striker who can become a rich source of goals while competing for a place in the starting XI under De Zerbi. Fans will hope the Lilywhites act swiftly in the market and secure the services of a reliable goalscorer before the transfer window closes.
Tottenham face competition from Newcastle United for Manchester City forward
Recent reports have linked Spurs with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian international has played second fiddle to Erling Haaland and endured a challenging time in Manchester since making the move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025. He is eager for regular game time and is open to moving to pastures new if the right opportunity presents itself before the transfer window closes.
However, the Lilywhites may face an uphill task in their pursuit of the 27-year-old. According to an exclusive report from CaughtOffside, Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Omar Marmoush. They have emerged as a potential destination for the African star this summer.
Manchester City have put a €65m asking price on the versatile forward’s head, and Newcastle United would be able to match that asking price after making three high-profile sales of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes. So, this means the Magpies could be best-placed to afford Marmoush, despite interest from Tottenham and Barcelona.
“Newcastle know they need to do some serious business up front,” one source told CaughtOffside.
“Their forward signings last summer haven’t done it, there are already serious doubts about Nick Woltemade’s future, and Marmoush is someone they’ve got high up on their list.
“He won’t come cheap, but Newcastle are under pressure to make a splash like that now, after recouping so much from player sales. There hasn’t been an approach yet, but it’s one to keep an eye on, for sure.”
Tottenham must challenge Newcastle for Marmoush’s signing
Spurs supporters will hope that the club continues to show ambition in the transfer market and makes a genuine attempt to test the waters for Marmoush’s signature. The North Londoners could offer him the opportunity to feature regularly under De Zerbi, playing an important role in a side that wants to get back into the Champions League in 2027.
The Egyptian possesses a mix of technical ability and physicality to enhance Tottenham’s attacking unit, whilst challenging Solanke for a starting berth. However, Newcastle are armed with cash to fund a move for the Man City attacker. That said, if Spurs are genuinely interested in Marmoush, we must act swiftly.
