Tottenham Hotspur reportedly pursue Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with a £50 million obligation, amid a £75 million Sávio signing and a 18th-place Premier League standing. Roberto De Zerbi declined to confirm the club's reported pursuit of Omar Marmoush during a press conference before Tottenham's Carabao Cup tie against Charlton Athletic on Tuesday, stating it is not right to speak about other players from other teams.
Where he fits in the current squad
Omar Marmoush, a 27-year-old Egypt international, had been expected to travel for a medical on Monday after agreeing personal terms with Tottenham. Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca distinguished Marmoush's situation from Sávio's, noting Omar is still here, still with us. Marmoush was an unused substitute in Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Sunday, having joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 and made 36 appearances last season.
The Sávio deal and its implications
Tottenham completed the signing of Sávio from Manchester City for a reported fee of £75 million, with the agreement potentially rising to £85 million through add-ons. Sávio had asked to leave Manchester City, while Marmoush had not submitted a transfer request. The £50 million obligation for Marmoush would become mandatory if certain conditions are met, according to KingFut.
De Zerbi's transfer window comments
Roberto De Zerbi described the transfer window as a 'crazy market' and declined to confirm the club's reported pursuit of Omar Marmoush. He made the comments on Tuesday during a press conference before Tottenham's Carabao Cup tie against Charlton Athletic. De Zerbi emphasized it is not right to speak about other players from other teams.
Next steps and upcoming fixtures
Tottenham's next fixture is against Newcastle at home on August 29, 2026, with the club 3 points behind leaders Brighton in the Premier League. The current squad includes Sávio, who joined for £75 million, and Marmoush, whose contract runs until June 2029. Tottenham's league standing is 18th with 0 points from 1 game, recent form L, and a goal difference of -3.
What this means next
Tottenham must finalize the Marmoush deal before the August 29 fixture against Newcastle, with the club's current 18th-place standing and 0 points from 1 game highlighting the urgency of squad strengthening. The club's next game is against Newcastle at home on August 29, 2026, with the team 3 points behind leaders Brighton in the Premier League.
