{"id":258999,"date":"2026-08-21T20:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T20:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/21\/de-zerbi-besotted-with-player-and-convinced-hes-going-to-explode-at-tottenham\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T20:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T20:05:11","slug":"de-zerbi-besotted-with-player-and-convinced-hes-going-to-explode-at-tottenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/21\/de-zerbi-besotted-with-player-and-convinced-hes-going-to-explode-at-tottenham\/","title":{"rendered":"De Zerbi “besotted” with player and “convinced he’s going to explode” at Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tottenham<\/a> have launched a late push to transform Roberto De Zerbi<\/a>\u2019s attack before the summer transfer window closes.<\/p>\n

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Much of Spurs\u2019 earlier business concentrated on strengthening other areas of the squad. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes arrived to reshape the midfield after completing mega-money moves, while Jan Paul van Hecke added another option in defence.<\/p>\n

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The focus has now switched firmly towards the final third.<\/p>\n

Tottenham have spent the last fortnight exploring several ambitious moves, with Man City pair Savinho<\/a> and Omar Marmoush closing in on moves to north London.<\/p>\n

Spurs have already agreed a deal worth up to \u00a385 million for Savinho, and the Brazilian is now expected to complete his medical before putting the finishing touches to the transfer.<\/p>\n

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It would bring an end to a long, 12 month pursuit after Tottenham also tried to sign him from City during the previous summer window.<\/p>\n

Savinho is not the only attacker Spurs have been chasing, not by a long way.<\/p>\n

Talks over Marmoush have progressed alongside the negotiations for the winger, with a transfer reportedly edging closer. The Guardian claims a deal for the Egypt international could be worth around \u00a375 million.<\/p>\n

Cody Gakpo also remains on Tottenham\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n

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Spurs have been considering another approach for the Liverpool forward<\/a>, although the Reds have shown little desire to sell without securing a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n

That sudden burst of activity follows reports that Tottenham wanted to add as many as three forwards before the deadline.<\/p>\n

Savinho is set to fill the wide role, while Marmoush would give De Zerbi another option through the middle and across the front line.<\/p>\n

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The strength of De Zerbi\u2019s belief in Savinho has now been underlined by Spurs insider Paul O\u2019Keefe.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Keefe claims the Italian is personally thrilled by his arrival and is under the serious belief that he could be a genuinely transformative signing for the north Londoners.<\/p>\n

Those words offer a clear indication that Savinho is not simply a club signing, he’s a player who De Zerbi sees as a major part of his plans and a player whose best football is still to come.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old can operate from either flank, although he is particularly comfortable starting on the right and moving inside onto his stronger left foot. His speed and willingness to attack defenders will also offer Tottenham a different threat in wide areas.<\/p>\n