Full Breakdown
Tottenham Target Double Transfer for City Attackers Savinho and Omar Marmoush
8/21/2026, 7:57:08 AM
Core Transfer Developments
Tottenham Hotspur have secured a club-to-club agreement with Manchester City for Brazilian winger Savinho. The deal is set at an initial £75 million with a further £10 million in potential add-ons, pending a medical in north London. Negotiations are also advancing for City’s Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush. Sources say personal terms with Marmoush have been agreed, but a final club-to-club agreement remains to be reached. Tottenham are prepared to spend roughly £140-£150 million for the pair, a sum that would push the club’s summer outlay beyond £300 million when combined with recent signings.
Background & Context
Tottenham finished the 2025-26 Premier League season in 17th place, scoring 48 goals in 38 matches. Head coach Roberto de Zerbi has overhauled the midfield with £185 million spent on Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Jan Paul van Hecke, but the attack still lacks depth. The club first pursued Savinho in the summer of 2025; the 22-year-old made just seven Premier League starts that season. Marmoush, signed by City for £59 million in January 2025, fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola, registering nine goals and three assists in 39 appearances during 2025-26.
Data & Statistics
- Savinho: 7 Premier League starts (2025-26); 13 assists in his debut Premier League season; fee reported at £75 million plus £10 million add-ons.
- Marmoush: 45 goal involvements in 51 matches for Eintracht Frankfurt and City (2024-25); 9 goals and 3 assists in 39 appearances for City (2025-26).
- Tottenham’s summer spending to date: £237 million on Tonali, Fernandes, van Hecke, plus free-transfer arrivals of Senesi, Robertson, Dubravka.
- Projected combined cost for Savinho and Marmoush: £140-£150 million (The Times).
Official Statements & Responses
Manchester City officials have indicated that the club expects to make a “significant profit” on both players, reflecting the higher fees demanded. Tottenham’s hierarchy said the Savinho fee is acceptable and that they are prepared to meet City’s valuation for Marmoush, pending financial considerations.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Savinho’s fee: BBC Sport cites £75 million plus £10 million add-ons; Fox Sports reports a €93.3 million upfront fee with €5.7 million in bonuses (?£84 million); football.london mentions an £85 million valuation.
- Combined price: football365 suggests around £140 million; The Times and talkSPORT cite a figure exceeding £150 million. No definitive club statement has confirmed the exact combined amount.
- Marmoush’s personal terms: Agreement with the player confirmed, but wage package and contract length remain undisclosed.
Timeline
- July 31 2026 (scheduled) – Savinho featured in Manchester City’s open-training session ahead of a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.
- August 9 2026 (occurred) – City’s Omar Marmoush celebrated a preseason goal in Seoul, South Korea (photo credit AP).
- September 1 – Deadline for Tottenham to complete any transfer of Savinho and Marmoush and register the players for the upcoming Premier League campaign.
What’s Next
Savinho is expected to travel to Tottenham for a medical within 24 hours; completion will trigger the final contract signing. Tottenham must also secure a work permit for Marmoush and finalize the club-to-club agreement before the September 1 deadline to register both players for the opening match against Brentford. Should the deals close, Spurs will have a new front three comprising Savinho, Marmoush and Dutch striker Cody Gakpo, whose personal terms have also been agreed.
