Tottenham Hotspur in Talks to Sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City

What’s Happening?

• Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) are negotiating with Manchester City to buy two attacking players: Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
• The talks are moving forward, but no final agreement has been reached yet.
• This would be a "double deal" – meaning both players might move together in one set of negotiations.

Who Are the Players?

Savinho (Brazilian Winger, Age 22)

• Position: Winger (plays on the side of the attack, runs fast, crosses the ball into the box).
• Current club: Manchester City (joined in 2024 from French club Troyes for £30 million).
• Last season (2024–25): Only started 7 Premier League games – didn’t get much playing time.
• Background: Tottenham first tried to sign him in 2025, but he chose to stay at City then. Now he wants to leave to play more regularly.

Omar Marmoush (Egyptian Forward, Age 27)

• Position: Forward (main goal scorer, plays centrally).
• Current club: Manchester City (signed in 2025 from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59 million).
• Last season (2025–26): Fell out of favour under manager Pep Guardiola. Scored 8 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.
• Situation: Not a regular starter, so City may let him go.

Why Does Tottenham Want Them?

• Attacking problems: Last season (2024–25), Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League (near the bottom) and scored only 48 goals in 38 games – that’s very low for a top team.
• New manager: Roberto de Zerbi (Italian coach) has already spent big on midfielders:
  • Mateus Fernandes from West Ham
  • Sandro Tonali from Newcastle
  • Total spent: £185 million
• But the attack still needs help. De Zerbi says they must sign forwards to score more goals.
• Savinho and Marmoush would add speed, creativity, and goal threat.

What’s the Situation at Manchester City?

• City have already sold several players this summer:
  • Rodri (midfielder)
  • Tijjani Reijnders (midfielder)
  • James Trafford (backup goalkeeper)
• This means they have space in the squad and money to reinvest.
• City’s asking price for Savinho and Marmoush is not public, but they want to make a significant profit on both (they paid £30m + £59m = £89m total).

Other Transfer Interest

• Spurs also like Cody Gakpo (Liverpool forward, Netherlands international).
• But: It’s unclear if Tottenham can afford all three – Gakpo, Savinho, and Marmoush – because transfers cost a lot in fees and wages.

Upcoming Matches (Season Openers)

1. Tottenham vs Brentford – Away, Saturday 17:30 BST
2. Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Home, Sunday 14:00 BST

Important Points to Remember

• Talks are ongoing – nothing is official yet.
• Both players want more playing time, which Spurs can offer.
• City are open to selling after buying many new players themselves.
• Tottenham’s budget may be stretched after spending £185m on midfielders.
• The Premier League season starts this weekend, so time is short.

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to fix their weak attack by signing two Manchester City forwards – Savinho and Omar Marmoush – in a double deal. Both players barely played last season and want to leave. Spurs’ new coach Roberto de Zerbi has already spent £185m on midfielders but now needs goals. City are willing to sell for a profit. Talks are progressing but no deal is done. Spurs also like Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, but may not have money for everyone. The new season starts this weekend.

FAQ

1. Who is Savinho?
Savinho is a 22-year-old Brazilian winger who plays on the wing (left or right). He joined Manchester City in 2024 for £30m but only started 7 league games last season. He’s fast and good at dribbling and crossing.

2. Who is Omar Marmoush?
Omar Marmoush is a 27-year-old Egyptian forward (striker). City bought him for £59m in 2025, but he fell out of favour and scored only 8 goals in 36 games. He can score and create chances.

3. Why are Manchester City selling them?
Both players aren’t in manager Pep Guardiola’s main plans. City have bought other players and need to balance the squad. They also want to make a profit on their investments.

4. Can Tottenham afford both?
Spurs just spent £185m on two midfielders. They have money, but signing two more expensive forwards plus maybe Cody Gakpo could be too much. They might need to sell players first or get good payment terms.

5. When will we know if the deals happen?
Transfer talks can take days or weeks. The Premier League season starts this weekend (August 2025), so clubs want deals done soon. Keep an eye on official club announcements.