Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly engaged in negotiations with Manchester City concerning a possible joint acquisition of Brazilian forward Savinho and Egyptian attacker Omar Marmoush. According to a Sky Sports News report published on Wednesday, the North London club’s transfer agenda includes securing Savinho, Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and a traditional centre‑forward before the summer window shuts, with Marmoush also listed among the options on their shortlist. Sources close to the deal say that discussions between the two clubs are moving forward, although no formal agreement has been reached to date. Savinho, who has been linked with a move to the White Hart Lane side for several weeks, appears eager to make the switch and is reportedly prepared to sign as soon as the paperwork is completed.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have already identified a set of replacement targets for any player who departs. The club intends to plug any gaps left by outgoing talent within the remaining two weeks of the transfer period, aiming to maintain the depth and quality that have characterised their recent squads.
Tottenham’s broader transfer strategy also hinges on the outcome of Liverpool’s own dealings. The Spurs are waiting to see whether Liverpool will finalize the signing of French winger Bradley Barcola and, potentially, his Paris Saint‑Germain teammate Ibrahim Mbaye. Those moves could influence Tottenham’s ability to pursue Gakpo in addition to Savinho, as the club seeks to balance its attacking options across the front line.
If the Gakpo pursuit falls through, Spurs are believed to have a contingency plan that includes targeting Chelsea’s Portuguese forward Pedro Neto. There has been speculation that Gakpo could be deployed as a central striker – a No 9 – under the tactical guidance of Roberto De Zerbi. However, while he would be considered for that role if he were to join, he is not Tottenham’s primary solution for the centre‑forward position. The club’s stated objective is to bring in a genuine goal‑scoring centre‑forward who can also link play effectively with the rest of the attacking unit.
In theory, this ambition could see Tottenham complete up to nine first‑team signings during this summer’s market, despite already having spent more than £200 million on incoming talent. To date, Tottenham have invested heavily in the transfer market, splashing over £200 million on six senior players. The most significant outlay was the £185 million spent on midfielders Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes, who arrived from Newcastle United and West Ham United respectively.
In addition, Jan Paul van Hecke was acquired from Brighton & Hove Albion for £52 million to serve as a replacement for Cristian Romero, while Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka arrived on free transfers. Sky Sports News correspondent Ben Ransom provided insight into Manchester City’s perspective on the two potential departures.
He quoted City’s sporting director Enzo Maresca as saying that both Savinho and Marmoush have become surplus to requirements at the Etihad. Maresca reportedly acknowledged that while the players have the right to fight for a place in the first team, the club also recognises the importance of allowing them to move on if a suitable offer materialises. Ransom added that City will need to replace at least one of the two, and would likely aim to bring in two replacements, despite the limited time left in the window.
He highlighted the difficulty of filling such key positions with less than a fortnight remaining. The transfer saga continues to evolve, with Tottenham monitoring developments across the Premier League and beyond. Fans can stay updated via Transfer Centre LIVE on mobile devices, and keep an eye on the latest headlines, Premier League ins and outs, and streaming options for matches.
Should the primary targets prove unattainable, Spurs have indicated they will remain active in the market, exploring additional options to reinforce their attack before the deadline. Overall, the situation underscores the fluid nature of the summer transfer window, where clubs must balance ambition, financial constraints, and the need for squad depth as they race against the clock to finalise deals that could shape their campaigns for the upcoming season.