Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to map out attacking options for their transfer summer, and Marcos Leonardo is a name gaining relevance as the club assess younger profiles with proven output across different leagues.

Roberto De Zerbi will have a big say on Tottenham transfers, with the club and manager working together

Spurs have leaned into this strategy in recent windows. They want forwards who can develop, adapt tactically, and still offer immediate contribution. Of course it has not always worked as planned, considering that players like Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert still have limited output, but the strategy is clear.

Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo still fits that model, especially when looking at his progression across Brazil, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

The 22-year-old striker first built his reputation at Santos. There, he scored 54 goals and provided 11 assists in 168 appearances. That output, achieved at a young age, made him one of the most productive forwards in Brazil.

A move to Benfica followed. His time in Portugal was shorter, but still productive, with eight goals and one assist in 24 matches. While he did not fully settle, the numbers showed he could translate his...