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Tottenham advances talks to sign Savinho and Marmoush

8/20/2026

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Tottenham Pursues City Duo

Tottenham Hotspur are negotiating to sign Brazilian winger Savinho and Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
The Athletic’s reporter David Ornstein says talks are advancing.
Manchester City reportedly will sell the duo for about $286 million AUD.
Tottenham’s summer spending totals $453.4 million AUD and includes several free-transfer arrivals.
Roberto De Zerbi says the signings would add midfield depth.

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Rodri Wins

Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or and posted a 72 % win rate, underscoring his value to City.
City lost Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones in the same summer window.
Elliot Anderson recorded 54 touches in his 60-minute debut, suggesting a number-six role.
Enzo Maresca proposes a collective midfield with a double-pivot and inverted full-back to replace Rodri.

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City Opens

Manchester City will open the 2026-27 Premier League against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Enzo Maresca is expected to start Elliot Anderson in midfield for the Bournemouth match.
Mateo Kovacic, who featured in all four preseason games, remains a possible midfield partner for Anderson.
New signings Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez are unlikely to be available for the opening fixture.

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Tottenham Pursues City Duo

Tottenham Hotspur are negotiating to sign Brazilian winger Savinho and Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
The Athletic’s reporter David Ornstein says talks are advancing.
Manchester City reportedly will sell the duo for about $286 million AUD.
Tottenham’s summer spending totals $453.4 million AUD and includes several free-transfer arrivals.
Roberto De Zerbi says the signings would add midfield depth.

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