Tottenham Hotspur have added Mika Mármol's name to their wanted list with Radu Drăgușin set to leave north London, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.
The Spaniard, aged 24, opted to remain with Las Palmas last season despite their relegation to Segunda Division.
Despite that, he remains one of his country’s most respected young defenders having excelled for Luis Garcia’s side this term.
Dragusin, who only moved to Spurs from Genoa 24 months ago, faces an uncertain future with Thomas Frank’s side as the Dane battles to secure his position following a chequered start to his reign.
A regular starter for Romania, Dragusin is a confirmed target for Fiorentina while Roma are also understood to be interested in acquiring his services to avert a potential injury crisis.
Although Frank’s position remains in the balance, with his own club’s fans calling for him to be sacked following Saturday’s defeat by West Ham United, Spurs have already begun scouring the market for alternatives to Dragusin as the 23-year-old considers a return to Italy where he also represented Juventus, Salernitana and Sampdoria after progressing through the ranks at Studentesc Bucuresti in his native Bucharest.
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And that has seen them place Marmol under the microscope, given the similarities between his game and Dragusin.
Marmol began his career with Barcelona before establishing himself at Andorra. He then joined the Gran Canarians in 2023, and has been capped by both La Roja and Catalonia.
Crucially, Marmol can play either in the middle of a rearguard or as a traditional left back. That versatility, as well as the fact he is unlikely to renew a contract which expires at the end of the present campaign, has alerted Frank’s employers to the possibility of bringing him to England and nurturing his considerable talent.
Barca, who retain a 50 percent stake in the player’s future rights, are unlikely to bring him back to the Nou Camp but, having kept in contact with Marmol’s advisors, have already begun planning to bank a sell-on fee.
A release clause, believed to be set at £10m, was inserted into the deal he agreed with Las Palmas although Marmol’s army of suitors would prefer to wait until the summer before showing their hands.