Gianluca Di Marzio is a prominent Italian football journalist, widely regarded as one of the most reliable and influential voices in the European transfer market (calciomercato). He specialises in breaking news on player transfers, contracts, and deals, particularly in Serie A, but with a strong international reach. credibility stems from deep connections in the football world (built partly through his father’s coaching career) and a track record of accurate scoops.
Di Marzio has been called a “transfer guru” and is sometimes likened to a highly trusted source in Italy (occasionally referred to as the “BBC of Italian football” in terms of reliability).
According to the Italian, “Zerbi opens to evaluating Tottenham’s offer, which proposes a 5-year contract: next few hours decisive for the yes”
Apertura di De Zerbi a valutare l’offerta del Tottenham, che propone 5 anni di contratto: prossime ore decisive per il sì
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) March 30, 2026
Interesting times for Spurs fans who appear split on the choice after claims that the coach was a sexual assault apologist.
Another online source added some more meat to the bone:
🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : ROBERTO DE ZERBI 🇮🇹
Tottenham Hotspur have made a HUGE contract proposal to Roberto De Zerbi to takeover immediately! 🇮🇹🚨⚪️#THFC
Long-term contract until June 2030, with an option to extend it for another year, June 2031. With salary worth £12m per season,… pic.twitter.com/ZZOnRwat8m
— Krrish (@KrrishFT) March 30, 2026
If the detail of the second report is accurate, then ENIC are really going all in on De Zerbi. He would become one of the managers in the Premier League, with a hefty potential period in office.
The former Brighton and Marseille manager (currently unattached after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February 2026) is reportedly open to the move and “amenable” to taking over. However, multiple sources say he prefers to wait until the summer rather than jump in mid-season during a relegation fight. Some reports suggest he has performed a “U-turn” and could be willing to come in immediately to “get his hands dirty” and help with survival. Others (including Sky in Italy) indicate he is not expected to join any club before the end of the season.