Key Points
- Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib has reached a decision regarding a potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 2027, as head coach Roberto De Zerbi continues his search for a new centre-forward.
- Tottenham Hotspur and Serie A side Juventus have both contacted Ebnoutalib’s representatives to register their interest, with Sky Deutschland naming both clubs as his most prominent suitors.
- Ebnoutalib, 23, has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 10 appearances across all competitions for Eintracht Frankfurt during the 2026–27 campaign, earning his senior international debut for Germany under manager Jürgen Klopp.
- Tottenham’s current strikers, Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush, have scored only two of the club’s 10 Premier League goals this season, with Marmoush failing to score an away goal in 69 top-flight appearances following Saturday’s 1–0 defeat at Leeds United.
- Eintracht Frankfurt hold strong negotiating leverage with Ebnoutalib under contract until 2031, and incoming sporting executive Joti Chatzialexiou is expected to continue stalled talks over a salary improvement when he begins work in February 2027.
Tottenham Hotspur (North London News) November 12, 2026 – Top Tottenham Hotspur striker target Younes Ebnoutalib has reached a decision regarding a potential move to the Premier League in 2027, as head coach Roberto De Zerbi intensifies his search for a new centre-forward.
What has Younes Ebnoutalib decided regarding a 2027 transfer to Tottenham Hotspur?
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib has made a firm decision concerning his willingness to transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in 2027. The 23-year-old Germany international has attracted significant attention across Europe following a prolific start to the 2026–27 season.
As reported by TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur’s hierarchy has identified the need to recruit an additional striker when the winter transfer window opens in January 2027, whilst also assessing long-term possibilities for the following summer. Furthermore, as reported by Sky Deutschland, both Tottenham Hotspur and Italian club Juventus have already made direct contact with Ebnoutalib’s agent to formally register their interest in securing his signature. Sky Deutschland has named the north London side and the Turin club as the two most prominent suitors currently vying for the player.
Why are Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham Hotspur prioritising a new striker?
Tottenham Hotspur’s urgency in the transfer market stems from a lack of goalscoring output from their existing forward options under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Current frontmen Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush have combined to contribute just two of the club’s 10 goals in the Premier League so far during the 2026–27 campaign.
The club’s attacking struggles were highlighted once again on Saturday, 7 November 2026, when Tottenham suffered a 1–0 away defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road. In that fixture, Omar Marmoush started in attack and played 65 minutes before being substituted for Dejan Kulusevski, failing to find the net from two attempts. That blank extended Marmoush’s statistical run of having never scored an away goal in the Premier League across 69 appearances in England’s top flight. Dominic Solanke, who replaced Mathys Tel in the 42nd minute at Elland Road, similarly failed to register a shot during his 48 minutes on the pitch.
As reported by journalist Graeme Bailey of TEAMtalk on 29 September 2026, Tottenham Hotspur emerged as admirers of Ebnoutalib early in the campaign, alongside Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton, who have also scouted the forward closely. Following his continued goalscoring form, TEAMtalk reported on 19 October 2026 that Tottenham scouts were in attendance to watch Ebnoutalib score the decisive goal in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 1–0 Bundesliga victory over 1. FC Köln.
What is Eintracht Frankfurt’s stance on selling Younes Ebnoutalib?
Despite growing interest from England and Italy, Eintracht Frankfurt maintain a strong negotiating position. As reported by Transfermarkt and Sky Deutschland, the Bundesliga club is not actively planning for an immediate departure, having signed the Frankfurt-born striker from SV Elversberg in January 2026 for a fee of €8 million.
Ebnoutalib is tied to a long-term contract at Deutsche Bank Park running until 2031. According to reports from Goal.com and Football Écologie France, Eintracht Frankfurt intend to reward Ebnoutalib with a substantial salary adjustment to reflect his rapid development. Initial discussions regarding improved terms were opened by former executive board member for sport Markus Krösche. However, following Krösche’s departure from the club, those negotiations have temporarily stalled and will fall to his successor, Joti Chatzialexiou, who is scheduled to officially take up his post on 1 February 2027.
Transfermarkt currently values the 23-year-old at €18 million, noting a rise from €6 million since his arrival in Frankfurt, with market analysts projecting a further increase toward €26 million. Meanwhile, Football Écologie France reports that Eintracht Frankfurt could demand a transfer fee between £20 million and £30 million should they become receptive to offers in 2027.
Background
Younes Ebnoutalib’s rise to becoming a Premier League and Serie A transfer target has occurred over a two-year period. Born in Frankfurt to a German mother and a Moroccan father, Ebnoutalib developed in the youth academies of local Frankfurt clubs Heddernheim and Rot-Weiss, as well as Wehen Wiesbaden, before spending time with Italian side Perugia’s under-19 and senior squads from 2022.
In November 2024, Ebnoutalib was playing fourth-tier football in the Regionalliga Südwest for FC Gießen. At the beginning of 2025, he transferred to 2. Bundesliga side SV Elversberg for €50,000. After making limited substitute appearances during the remainder of the 2024–25 campaign, he enjoyed a breakthrough during the first half of the 2025–26 season, scoring 13 goals in 16 second-division appearances for Elversberg.
That form prompted Eintracht Frankfurt to secure his signature in January 2026. Although his initial months in the Bundesliga were disrupted by a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee after scoring on his debut against Borussia Dortmund, Ebnoutalib returned to full fitness for the 2026–27 season. Across his opening 10 appearances in all competitions this term, he has registered eight goals and two assists, including six goals in nine Bundesliga matches and two goals in the DFB-Pokal.
His domestic performances caught the attention of Germany national team head coach Jürgen Klopp, who visited Eintracht Frankfurt’s training ground in September 2026 to persuade the forward—who had previously represented Morocco at under-15 level—to commit his international future to Germany. As reported by Graeme Bailey of TEAMtalk, Klopp stated:
“I saw his first game of the season for Eintracht and said to myself, ‘What a player! Where did they find him?’ There was no discussion among the coaching staff. We all immediately agreed: ‘Yes, we have to include him.’”
Klopp subsequently handed Ebnoutalib his senior debut against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on 24 September 2026.
Prediction
How this development can affect Tottenham Hotspur and their supporters:
- January Transfer Strategy: If Ebnoutalib’s decision favours a move later in 2027 rather than mid-season, or if Eintracht Frankfurt refuse to sanction a sale before Joti Chatzialexiou arrives in February 2027, Tottenham Hotspur will be forced to pivot toward alternative striker targets during the upcoming January transfer window to resolve their immediate Premier League goalscoring deficit.
- Intensified Transfer Competition: Waiting until the summer of 2027 to complete a deal increases the risk of a bidding war. With Juventus already in direct contact with the player’s representatives and additional Premier League clubs monitoring his progress, Tottenham’s recruitment department may face higher transfer fee demands exceeding £30 million and stiffer competition for personal terms.
- Squad Dynamics in North London: The sustained pursuit of a new No.9 places direct pressure on Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush. For Tottenham supporters, the club’s active scouting and early contact with Ebnoutalib’s camp signal that the board is prepared to back Roberto De Zerbi in overhauling an attack that has averaged one goal per game in the Premier League this season.
