Tottenham look to be moving closer to a bold double signing of Manchester City forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, and landing this attacking pair could have major knock-on effects for several names already in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.
Spurs have already spent heavily reinforcing defence and midfield this window, bringing in Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes for big fees — clear evidence of the club’s ambition to compete at a higher level. Attacking reinforcements were left until later in the window, but that patience now seems to be paying off with Savinho and Marmoush reportedly closing in on North London moves.
Landing both would be a genuine statement of intent. Each brings technical quality, pace, creativity, and the versatility to play across multiple attacking roles, handing De Zerbi far more options up front. For a Spurs side that’s lacked both consistency and depth in attack, these additions could prove crucial — though the flip side is that increased competition for places could push some current forwards down the pecking order. With Tottenham also looking to claw back some of their enormous summer outlay, exits could shape the closing days of the window just as much as arrivals.
Here are four Tottenham attackers whose situations could now be under the microscope:
Richarlison
Richarlison has faced exit rumors repeatedly in recent years without ever actually leaving, managing each time to fight his way back into contention. He could still play a part against Brentford given Tottenham’s current injury list, but a Marmoush arrival would change his outlook significantly.
With Marmoush and Dominic Solanke likely to be De Zerbi’s first-choice central options, Richarlison would be fighting for scraps of playing time — and given he’s now past his peak years, a bit-part substitute role may not appeal to him. A return to Everton has even been floated, given the club’s familiarity with him and the promise of regular football. If a deal doesn’t materialize before deadline day, the situation could resurface in January, largely depending on how much game time De Zerbi gives him early in the season.
Mikey Moore
Moore’s short-term prospects are similarly tied to Tottenham’s incoming business. He could feature versus Brentford, but mainly because of the club’s current injury crisis — Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, and Xavi Simons are all out, and both Solanke and Mohammed Kudus are doubtful. That’s left Moore as one of the only natural right-side options for now, but once Savinho and Marmoush arrive and the injury list clears, chances could dry up fast.
Moore spent last season on loan at Rangers, making 47 appearances and scoring seven league goals — not the breakout numbers some hoped for, but he’s still highly rated with plenty of upside. A permanent sale seems unlikely at this stage; another loan looks more probable, giving him regular first-team minutes rather than time on Tottenham’s bench. That kind of temporary move could suit both player and club as his development continues.
Dane Scarlett
Scarlett’s position looks even trickier. The 22-year-old has bounced between loan spells without ever nailing down a role as a consistent senior goalscorer, and his most recent stint at Hibernian was disappointing — just one goal in 13 games. With Tottenham now bringing in more proven attacking talent, his route into the first team looks increasingly blocked, and De Zerbi’s limited use of him in pre-season suggests he isn’t a major part of the manager’s thinking.
At this stage of his career, Scarlett needs consistent minutes to prove he can cut it as a Premier League striker, and staying at Spurs without regular football won’t get him there. A permanent exit or another loan before deadline day looks like the most sensible path for both sides.
Wilson Odobert
Odobert is arguably the unluckiest case here. The French winger was starting to find form in a tough season for Tottenham before a serious injury in February derailed his progress. His longer-term standing at the club is now uncertain, especially with Savinho potentially on the way.
Savinho is expected to get plenty of chances under De Zerbi, and his arrival could push Odobert further down the order once the Frenchman is back to full fitness. That doesn’t mean Spurs have written him off — at his best he has the pace and directness to trouble defences, and there’s still time for him to reestablish himself. The main complication is timing: his injury could make finding a buyer difficult before the summer window shuts, making a January move the more realistic scenario. Much depends on his recovery and whether he can convince De Zerbi he merits a real role.
A reshaped Tottenham attack
The possible arrivals of Savinho and Marmoush show just how significantly De Zerbi is reshaping this squad. Having already strengthened midfield and defence, adding two versatile forwards would give the Italian real strength in depth.
But major recruitment always comes with casualties — players who were previously first-team regulars may suddenly find themselves fighting for scraps, while younger prospects could be shipped out on loan to keep developing. Richarlison, Moore, Scarlett, and Odobert each face different circumstances, but they’re united by the same underlying issue: Tottenham’s attacking options are about to get a lot more crowded, very quickly.
Should the Savinho and Marmoush deals go through, De Zerbi will face some tough calls — not just over his starting XI, but over who stays in the squad and who needs to move on. With the window entering its final stretch, there’s likely still plenty of business left for Spurs to complete before their squad for the season is truly settled.
