Tottenham Hotspur are actively engaged in discussions with Manchester City about the possibility of securing a joint transfer involving the Brazilian forward Savinho and Egyptian winger Omar Marmoush. According to a report from Sky Sports News on Wednesday, the North London club’s transfer agenda includes bringing in Savinho, Liverpool’s prolific attacker Cody Gakpo and a traditional centre‑forward before the summer window shuts, with Marmoush also featuring among the names on their shortlist. Sources close to the negotiations say that talks between the two Premier League giants are moving forward, but no formal agreement has yet been signed. Savinho, who has been linked with a move to the White Hart Lane side for several weeks, is reportedly prepared to make the switch as soon as the paperwork is completed.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have already identified potential replacements for any departing players and intend to line up suitable signings well before the deadline, which now stands at less than two weeks away. Spurs’ broader recruitment plan also hinges on the outcome of Liverpool’s own business.
The club is waiting to see whether Liverpool will finalize the signings of French winger Bradley Barcola and his Paris Saint‑Germain teammate Ibrahim Mbaye. Those deals could free up additional budget and squad space for Tottenham to pursue Gakpo in addition to Savinho. If the Dutch forward does not become available, Spurs are believed to have a contingency list that includes a renewed interest in Chelsea’s promising youngster Pedro Neto. There has been some speculation that Gakpo, should he join Tottenham, could be deployed as a central striker – a No 9 – under the tactical guidance of head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
While the Dutch forward possesses the physical attributes to play in that role, the club’s primary intention would be to use him as a versatile attacker who can drift wide or drop deep, rather than as the main target man. Tottenham’s stated objective this summer is to add a genuine goal‑scoring centre‑forward who can also act as a conduit for the rest of the attacking unit. In practice, that means the club could end up completing as many as nine first‑team signings during this transfer window, despite already having spent in excess of £200 million on incoming talent.
To date, Spurs have invested heavily in strengthening their squad. They have already splashed out £185 million on two midfielders – Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United and Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United – and have paid £52 million for defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion, a move intended to fill the gap left by the departure of centre‑back Cristian Romero.
Additionally, the club secured free‑transfer deals for Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka, further bolstering the defensive line. Sky Sports News correspondent Ben Ransom quoted Manchester City’s sporting director Enzo Maresca, who confirmed that both Savinho and Marmoush are effectively surplus to requirements at the Etihad. Maresca explained that while the club recognises the players’ desire to compete for regular first‑team football, it would not stand in the way of a transfer if an acceptable offer materialises.
He likened the situation to that of goalkeeper James Trafford, noting that when a player is not guaranteed a starting berth, the club is generally willing to let them move on. Maresca added that City will need to replace at least one of the departing players, and would likely aim to bring in two replacements given the strategic importance of the positions involved. He cautioned that the window is closing rapidly – less than a fortnight remains – and that securing quality signings at this stage is a challenging proposition for any club. In summary, Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho and Marmoush reflects a broader strategy to refresh their attacking options ahead of the new season.
The club is balancing its ambitions with the realities of a tightening market, monitoring Liverpool’s activity, and keeping alternative targets such as Pedro Neto on their radar. Should the double deal with Manchester City materialise, it would provide Spurs with a young, dynamic forward in Savinho and a versatile winger in Marmoush, both of whom could add depth and competition to a squad already loaded with high‑profile acquisitions. The coming days will be crucial as the transfer deadline approaches and clubs scramble to finalise their rosters for the upcoming campaign.