Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush but face competition from Newcastle UnitedEditaccording to a report from SportBILD via SportWitness.
Tottenham need to sign a quality striker who can lead the line and the 24-year-old has caught the eye with his performances in the Bundesliga this season. Marmoush has 12 goals and three assists to his name in all competitions.
However, Tottenham are not the only English club interested in signing him, as the report says they will face competition from top four rivals Newcastle United for Marmoush's signature.
According to SportBild via SportsWitness, Frankfurt value the player at around £26m, and Spurs and Newcastle certainly have the resources to afford him. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham responds to his interest with a concrete proposal.
The report does not mention whether Tottenham or Newcastle want to sign Marmoush in the winter transfer window, but with the deadline closing in a matter of hours, it's fair to assume any moves will have to wait until the summer.
Tottenham have relied too much on Son Heung-min for goals this season. They need a reliable striker at their disposal and Marmoush could prove to be a quality option for them if they end up signing him.
Tottenham could have advantage over Newcastle
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can beat Newcastle to his signature in the coming months. If they manage to ensure Champions League qualification for next season, they will undoubtedly have an advantage in the transfer race. Newcastle have had a disappointing campaign so far and are likely to miss out on a top four finish, while Spurs moved into the top four with a win over Brentford.
Marmoush is likely to want to join a club playing in Europe's elite competition and Tottenham could be a more attractive destination for him if they qualify for the Champions League.
