Tottenham eye free‑agent Mauro Icardi to end goal drought
Mauro Icardi is still hunting a new club after his Galatasaray spell ended, and the collapse of a move to Lazio has opened the door to a fresh suitor. Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race, assessing the 33‑year‑old Argentine as a free‑agent option.
The Italian side had initially tabled a one‑year contract worth €2.5 million, later raising it to a two‑year deal with a salary close to €3 million per season. Negotiations lost momentum and the transfer never materialised, leaving Icardi free to explore other opportunities.
Tottenham's offensive crisis
Tottenham have now endured four Premier League games without a goal. The run includes a 3‑0 loss to Brentford, a 2‑0 defeat by Newcastle and goalless draws with Nottingham Forest and Everton.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side also suffered a solitary 5‑1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup before exiting the competition 3‑1 to Liverpool. Dominic Solanke remains the primary attacking outlet, while Omar Marmoush can be deployed as a centre‑forward, and Richarlison is no longer in the manager’s plans.
Icardi's pedigree and market context
Icardi brings a résumé that includes spells at Inter, Paris Saint‑Germain and Galatasaray, and he has surpassed 250 career goals. The Sun highlighted the interest, noting “LA INFORMACIÓN QUE LLEGA DESDE INGLATERRA Y QUE SEDUCE A LOS SPURS A CONTAR CON ICARDI”. The report underscored the appeal of a free‑agent who would cost Tottenham nothing in transfer fees.
Letterio Pino, Icardi’s representative, said the priority is finding a sporting project that offers continuity for the next two or three years. With the summer window closed for most major European clubs, the Argentine striker remains one of the most experienced forwards available on a free basis.
Tottenham currently sit 17th in the Premier League, having collected just two points from a possible twelve. The club’s recent investment in the transfer market has not translated into goals, intensifying the urgency to secure a proven scorer.
While Lazio’s stalled negotiations left Icardi without a contract, Tottenham’s goal drought has turned the free‑agent into a potential solution, setting up a stark contrast between a missed Italian deal and a looming English opportunity.