Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is a big admirer of Omar Marmoush | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is a big admirer of Manchester City star Omar Marmoush (football.london).

The Tottenham target can operate off the left wing and provide competition for striker Dominic Solanke.

Marmoush has blown hot and cold since his move to the Premier League for £59 million. He bagged only eight goals and three assists in 36 appearances last season.

Tottenham have never properly replaced Heung-min Son. Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert have struggled to fill his big boots. The North Londoners need a new option.

Tottenham should look elsewhere

The Egyptian has found life in English football far more difficult than many people expected. He struggles to influence games for long stretches.

More importantly, he is an awkward tactical fit. Marmoush is neither a natural winger nor a genuine centre-forward, instead operating best somewhere between the two as a supporting striker.

That is exactly the kind of undefined profile Spurs should avoid. They already have Tel.

Son was exceptional because he could seamlessly switch between the left wing, centre-forward and second-striker roles.

Marmoush does not offer that same versatility or consistency.

If Tottenham are serious about rebuilding their attack, they should target a specialist winger capable of stretching defences and a proven striker.

These are the last pieces of the puzzle they need before the transfer window closes.