Tottenham Hotspur Nears £50M Deal for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush
Tottenham Hotspur is finalizing a transfer for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, structured as a loan with a mandatory £50 million buy clause. Personal terms are agreed, and a medical is scheduled. The move aims to bolster Tottenham's attack under new manager Roberto De Zerbi after a poor season opener. Parallel negotiations for Savinho and Cody Gakpo also progress as the summer transfer window nears closure.
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Marmoush on Leaving Manchester City: De Zerbi's Tactics Fit My Personal Characteristics Very Well
Tottenham Hotspur's new signing, Egyptian forward Marmoush, joined on loan from Manchester City with a mandatory buyout clause totaling approximately £50 million. In an interview on the club's official website, Marmoush expressed excitement about joining Tottenham, citing the club's history and fan base. He highlighted a key conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, whose tactical philosophy and attacking style align with his personal characteristics, as a decisive factor in his choice. Marmoush also shared that his family is supportive, especially his wife who is happy to move to London. He summarized his summer as wonderful, including his wedding and the transfer, and promised to bring speed, goals, and full commitment to the team. The new season has just begun, and he is confident about the future.
Tottenham and Manchester City Agree Loan Deal for Omar Marmoush with £60 Million Buyout Clause
BBC reports that Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with Manchester City to loan Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with a mandatory buyout clause of £60 million to make the transfer permanent next summer. The 27-year-old, who joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59 million last January, has been a backup to Erling Haaland and made limited appearances. Marmoush will undergo a medical in the coming days. Tottenham has already spent over £312 million this summer, signing players including Savinho, Matheus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Jan-Paul van Hecke. The article highlights Marmoush's versatility as a forward, fitting into manager Roberto De Zerbi's tactical system that relies on position-swapping and attacking space. His Premier League stats show 3 goals and 3 assists with an xG of 3.53, indicating finishing is not the issue but rather limited playing time behind Haaland.
Omar Marmoush to Tottenham: Loan with Mandatory Buyout Agreed
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is set to travel to Tottenham Hotspur for a medical after the clubs agreed a loan deal with a mandatory buyout clause. The transfer includes a fixed fee of £50 million plus £10 million in add-ons, of which £5 million is guaranteed. The Egyptian international will sign a four-year contract with an option for an additional season. Due to the agreement terms, Marmoush's former club Eintracht Frankfurt will not receive a sell-on fee. The Athletic reported that Tottenham also signed Marmoush's City teammate Savio for £85 million. Marmoush joined City from Frankfurt in January 2025 for €70-75 million, after scoring 20 goals in 26 games for Frankfurt in the 2024-25 season. Last season at City, he made 36 appearances across all competitions, scoring 8 goals, but started only 8 Premier League matches.
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Omar Marmoush to undergo Tottenham medical ahead of loan with obligation to buy from Manchester City
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agreed a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The transfer fee is a guaranteed £50 million, with an additional £10 million in add-ons, of which £5 million are guaranteed. The Egypt international will sign a four-year contract in north London with an option for an extra season. There is no sell-on fee due to Marmoush's former club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Telegraph: Marmoush to undergo medical today, joins Tottenham for £60 million
According to Daily Telegraph chief reporter Mike McGrath, 27-year-old forward Omar Marmoush will undergo a medical today before completing a transfer from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur. The total fee for the deal is approximately £60 million. Marmoush will reunite with his former teammate Savinho at Tottenham. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on August 26, citing a source on X.
Tottenham Agrees Loan with Mandatory Buy for Marmoush at £50 Million
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Tottenham Hotspur has made key progress in signing forward Omar Marmoush. The deal is structured as a loan with a mandatory buy clause, set at £50 million once triggered. A verbal agreement is in place, and a medical is scheduled for Monday. The transfer is in its final stages, with formalities including contract signing and registration pending. This signing, along with fellow forward target Savinho who has already completed his medical, represents a significant reinforcement for Tottenham's attack. The moves come as new manager Roberto De Zerbi faces pressure after a poor Premier League opening performance against Brentford, where the team's lack of creativity and finishing was exposed. The club is accelerating these deals to integrate the new signings quickly before the transfer window closes.
Tottenham Agrees Loan Deal for Omar Marmoush with £50 Million Buy Option
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush. The deal is structured as a loan with a buy option, triggered under specific conditions, with the buyout price set at £50 million. Marmoush agreed to join Tottenham several days ago and is scheduled to travel to Manchester City on Monday for a medical examination. The announcement was made via social media platform X and reported by Hupu Soccer on August 23.
Tottenham Hotspur Close to Signing Marmoush, Set to Make Offer for Gakpo
Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà exclusively reports that Tottenham Hotspur is on the verge of completing the transfer of forward Omar Marmoush. The club is also preparing to submit a new offer to Liverpool for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo, indicating a dual transfer strategy to strengthen their attacking options. The report, published by Hupu Soccer on August 21st, cites Pedullà's X (formerly Twitter) account as the source. No further details on fees or contract terms were provided.
Omar Marmoush Verbally Agrees with Tottenham, Manchester City Negotiations Smooth
According to German Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush has reached a verbal agreement with Tottenham Hotspur regarding a contract. Simultaneously, transfer negotiations between Marmoush and Manchester City are progressing smoothly and are expected to be finalized soon, barring any unexpected developments. The report, published by Hupu on August 21, indicates that the player is close to securing a move to one of the two Premier League clubs, with both deals advancing in parallel.
Tottenham Confident in Marmoush Transfer as Negotiations Enter Key Stage
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur is actively advancing the transfer deal for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City. Romano reports that negotiations between the two clubs have entered an in-depth stage, with personal terms already agreed upon earlier this week. Tottenham remains confident in completing the deal, especially after the Savinho transfer was basically finalized. Marmoush is expected to be Tottenham's key attacking reinforcement target for the summer transfer window. The article also notes fan reactions, with some questioning how Tottenham will match Marmoush's reported 300k weekly wages at City, which would be a top salary for the club.