Tottenham Secures Omar Marmoush on Loan from Manchester City with £60m Buy Clause

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement to bring in Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan. The deal includes a mandatory purchase option set at £60 million for the next summer transfer window.

The 27-year-old Egyptian international follows Savio, who recently moved from City to Spurs for an initial £75 million fee. Marmoush originally transferred to City from Eintracht Frankfurt last January for £59 million but found opportunities limited behind star striker Erling Haaland.

Marmoush appeared as a second-half substitute in City’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield and was an unused substitute in City's 2-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth.

Spurs’ Summer Spending and New Additions

This summer, Tottenham’s spending has surpassed £312 million on several signings. Besides Marmoush, Spurs have secured Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. Defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, along with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, arrived on free transfers.

What Does Marmoush Bring to Tottenham?

According to BBC Sport journalist Mohamed Moallim, Marmoush scored 16 goals across 62 appearances for Manchester City after his move from Frankfurt. During the 2025-26 season, he netted eight times in 36 games but had limited Premier League minutes, starting only eight league matches and playing around 700 minutes. He contributed three goals and three assists, with his expected goals (xG) tally closely matching his actual scoring output, indicating finishing wasn’t the main issue.

Marmoush faced stiff competition in a team centered around Haaland, especially as City bolstered their attacking roster. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s forward line has been hampered by injuries to Dominic Solanke and uncertainty surrounding Richarlison, who is entering the last year of his contract.

Primarily a number nine, Marmoush is versatile across the front line. At Frankfurt, he played mostly centrally but also operated as a second striker and from the left wing. Manchester City utilized him similarly, deploying him mainly as a central attacker but also from wide positions and just behind a lead striker.

This adaptability fits well with Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi’s tactics, which often involve forwards rotating roles, dropping deep to link play, and exploiting spaces created when defenders are drawn out. Marmoush’s comfort in multiple attacking roles could prove valuable.

Related Topics

• Football
• Premier League
• Tottenham Hotspur
• Manchester City
• Football Transfers