According to RTI Esporte, Tottenham Hotspur have moved ahead of Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Sao Paulo in the pursuit of Al-Hilal forward Marcos Leonardo. The centre-forward is reportedly being monitored by Spurs, who are observing his situation prior to a potential bid this summer. The possibility of Leonardo returning to Brazil has decreased because such clubs would struggle to afford his £55 million fee. That fee is affordable for Spurs, making a move to north London possible. Al-Hilal is willing to sell the player in order to sign other prominent players.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Liverpool to sign Al Hilal striker Marcos Leonardo, who is valued at $73.2 million (£55 million).

Brazilian centre-forward Marcos Leonardo has been linked with a transfer from Saudi Arabia in the summer. Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Marcos Leonardo. He has been outstanding since moving to Al-Hilal, and his performances have drawn the interest of Premier League clubs. According to SportsBoom, the 22-year-old could transfer this summer, and the Saudi Arabian club could approve his departure for a fee of around £55 million. Tottenham have scouted Marcos Leonardo numerous times and hope to sign him. The report claims Marcos Leonardo hopes to earn around £150,000 per week after a transfer to the Premier League. The Brazil U23 international joined Al-Hilal in September 2024, and his contract is valid until June 2029. In the current Saudi Pro League season, he has scored 10 goals in 19 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m. Reports from March 2026 suggested Al Hilal's asking price was approximately €65 million, while his transfer to the club from Benfica was for a reported €40 million.