Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has requested that ENIC make a move to sign one of his former players from Marseille during the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sports Boom.
Although Tottenham's primary focus over the coming weeks is to try to remain in the Premier League, ENIC, De Zerbi, and the recruitment team will be working on potential reinforcements for the summer window.
It's an incredibly important summer for Spurs, if they avoid relegation, as they need to head back in the right direction as soon as possible after a difficult few years.
Tottenham are going to be without European football for the 2026/2027 campaign, meaning they are likely to be shopping in a different market than they usually shop in.
Tottenham Eyeing Marseille Star
According to a report from Sports Boom, Tottenham are eyeing a move to sign Marseille midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who is on loan from RB Leipzig, in the summer transfer window.
Vermeeren worked under De Zerbi during their time together at Marseille earlier in the season, and in a meeting with ENIC, the Tottenham manager has requested that they bring him to north London later this year.
De Zerbi and his team are planning a major rebuild after a disappointing season, and the 21-year-old is someone who features high on their shortlist for the summer market.
It's claimed RB Leipzig could demand in the region of just £25m to allow him to depart.
Vermeeren Fits Tottenham's Model
The signing of Vermeeren would fit Tottenham's recent recruitment model, which has been to sign young talent from around the world.
The likes of Luka Vuskovic, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Souza have all been signed in recent years, and Vermeeren fits that profile.
The advantage of bringing in a young player like Vermeeren, described as 'complete', is that he already has plenty of experience in senior football, and isn't a young talent straight from the academy.
De Zerbi knows the midfielder very well, so it could be an interesting addition for the north London club if they secure his signature in the summer transfer window.
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