Omar Marmoush set to join Tottenham from Manchester City in £60m deal

Spurs agree initial loan with obligation to buy

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with the Egypt international set to join on an initial loan before a £60m obligation to buy is triggered. Marmoush is expected to undergo a medical as Tottenham continue an ambitious summer rebuild under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

The agreement represents another significant move in what has already been an expensive transfer window for Spurs. According to Sky Sports News, the £60m fee consists of £50m guaranteed and a further £10m in potential bonuses. The structure allows Tottenham to bring Marmoush into De Zerbi's squad immediately while committing to a permanent transfer under the agreed conditions.

Marmoush's move comes only a few days after Tottenham completed the £85m signing of former Manchester City team-mate Savio. The Brazilian winger joined Spurs on Tuesday, and Marmoush is now poised to follow him from the Etihad Stadium to north London. The pair could therefore form part of a significantly reshaped attacking unit as De Zerbi attempts to build a Tottenham side capable of competing with the Premier League's established elite.

Marmoush follows Savio to north London

The Egyptian forward joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 and has since established himself as a dangerous attacking option. His ability to play across the frontline, combined with his pace, movement and finishing, gives Tottenham another versatile option in the final third.

The deal also contains an interesting financial detail involving Frankfurt. Despite reports suggesting the German club could benefit from a future sale, Sky Sports understands that Eintracht Frankfurt do not have a sell-on clause in the agreement. City paid the German side the guaranteed fee they wanted when Marmoush moved to England, along with additional bonuses, and there are now very few outstanding instalments. City have therefore fulfilled their payment obligations to Frankfurt.

For Manchester City, Marmoush's departure reflects the changing dynamics within Pep Guardiola's squad. For Tottenham, meanwhile, it represents another statement of intent. The club have already invested heavily this summer, and adding a player of Marmoush's profile further underlines De Zerbi's desire for greater attacking quality and depth.

Tottenham's summer spending passes £300m

Marmoush's impending arrival comes during an extraordinary period of activity at Tottenham. The club's summer spending has already passed £300m, with Savio's £85m transfer one of the most eye-catching deals.

Tottenham have also brought in Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, while Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have arrived on free transfers. Marmoush would become another major addition to a squad that is undergoing considerable transformation.

The scale of the spending has naturally raised questions about Tottenham's ambitions and expectations under De Zerbi. However, the Italian manager has made it clear that he does not see the transfer activity as an unnecessary burden. Instead, he believes Tottenham must be prepared to spend if they want to compete with the biggest clubs in England.

"I don't feel pressure about the transfer market. If I can, I want to spend more money again without problems," De Zerbi said ahead of Tottenham's Carabao Cup clash with Charlton.

De Zerbi wants Tottenham competing with the biggest clubs

De Zerbi's comments reveal the scale of his ambitions. The Tottenham boss believes the club should not accept being financially or competitively inferior to Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea or Arsenal.

"I feel pressure because I am working in one of the best clubs in the world and I would like to help this club to compete to win the titles," he said.

The manager acknowledged that Tottenham's ultimate objective may not be achieved immediately, but insisted that challenging for major honours is his personal target. The summer transfer window suggests the club's hierarchy is prepared to back him with substantial investment.

"I don't know [whether] this season or next season, but, in the end, it's my big target, my personal target," De Zerbi added.

His comments also provide important context for the Marmoush deal. Tottenham are not simply adding another squad player; they are attempting to assemble a group capable of competing at the highest level. Marmoush's versatility could prove particularly valuable in De Zerbi's system, especially alongside Savio and the other attacking options already available.

A new-look Tottenham takes shape

Marmoush's arrival would give Tottenham another high-profile attacking player at a time when the club are attempting to develop a new identity under De Zerbi. His ability to operate in different attacking positions should provide the manager with tactical flexibility, while his previous experience in the Premier League means he already understands the demands of English football.

The move also illustrates the increasingly strong relationship between Tottenham and Manchester City in this transfer window. Savio has already made the journey south to London, and Marmoush could soon do the same.

With more than £300m already committed this summer and further spending seemingly not ruled out by De Zerbi, Tottenham's transfer strategy has become one of the biggest stories of the window. The club are clearly willing to make substantial investments in an attempt to close the gap to the Premier League's leading sides.

For Marmoush, the move offers the opportunity for a fresh start and a potentially more prominent role. For Tottenham, it is another major piece in De Zerbi's rebuilding project. And with the £60m obligation to buy putting a clear long-term value on the transfer, Spurs appear to have made a significant commitment to the Egypt international before the summer window closes.