Tottenham Hotspur have been extremely impressed with how a Brazilian centre-forward has performed of late, but they are not the only Premier League club on the player’s trail.
For more than a decade, Spurs fans had the luxury of watching world-class operators like Harry Kane and Heung-min Son lead the line.
The two legends’ departures, along with the injuries that Tottenham have had this season, have seriously exposed the lack of quality in attack, with the club struggling for goals since the start of the campaign.
That is something Roberto De Zerbi would be keen to fix, and it has emerged that the Lilywhites have now identified a youngster who could add the clinical element that their current options are lacking.
Tottenham battling Liverpool for Brazilian starlet Marcos Leonardo
Sports Boom have now revealed that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who is posting some incredible numbers at Al-Hilal.
Leonardo has scored an impressive 44 goals in 72 appearances for the Saudi Pro League side since his move from Benfica back in 2024.
The report says that Spurs want to ‘permanently close the clinical void left’ by Harry Kane’s departure and have set their sights on the young Brazilian.
Spurs scouts have travelled to Riyadh numerous times this season to run the rule on the striker, and they have concluded that he is ‘100% compatible with Premier League rhythm’.
However, they are not the only Premier League club considering a summer move for the Santos academy graduate.
Leanardo’s ability to play as a number nine as well as a false nine has impressed Liverpool, who see him as the right fit for their fluid frontline.
Spurs will have to break the bank to land Leonardo
Sports Boom say that Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi sees the striker as a ‘precious diamond’ in the club’s project, and the Saudi club do not want to sell him.
The outlet claims that it would take a staggering offer in the £50m–£55m range even to get Al-Hilal to the negotiating table.
However, the report adds that Leonardo could exert ‘gentle but firm’ pressure to leave, and the Saudi club’s transfer stance may soften if the player submits a transfer request.