Tottenham Hotspur are currently engaged in negotiations with Manchester City about a potential two‑player deal that would see both Savinho and Omar Marmoush move north to the White Hart Lane side. According to a report from Sky Sports News on Wednesday, the North London club has a short‑term agenda that includes securing the services of Savinho, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and an additional centre‑forward before the summer transfer window shuts.
Marmoush is also listed among the options that Tottenham are evaluating. Sources close to the talks say that discussions between the two clubs are moving forward, but no definitive agreement has been reached yet.
Savinho, however, appears eager to make the switch and is reportedly prepared to join the Spurs as soon as the paperwork is completed. Manchester City, on its part, already have a list of targets in mind for any players they might lose, and they intend to replace them well before the deadline, which is now less than two weeks away. The Spurs’ transfer strategy this summer is layered.
They are waiting to see whether Liverpool will finalize the signing of Bradley Barcola and, possibly, his Paris Saint‑Germain teammate Ibrahim Mbaye. Those moves could free up additional budget and squad space for Tottenham to pursue Gakpo alongside Savinho. If the Gakpo deal falls through, the club is believed to have a backup plan that includes targeting Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, among other possibilities. There has also been speculation about how Gakpo would be utilised under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.
While some observers have suggested he could be deployed as a traditional No 9, the consensus is that, even if he arrives, he would not be the primary striker in De Zerbi’s system. The manager appears to be looking for a true out‑and‑out goal‑scorer who can also link play across the front line, a profile that Tottenham hope to fill with one of their summer signings. In theory, Tottenham could end up making as many as nine first‑team acquisitions this window. The club has already spent more than £200 million on six senior players.
The biggest outlay was the £185 million combined fee for midfielders Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes, who arrived from Newcastle United and West Ham United respectively. In addition, Jan Paul van Hecke was secured from Brighton & Hove Albion for £52 million to act as a replacement for the departing centre‑back Cristian Romero.
Other arrivals, such as Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka, arrived on free transfers, further bolstering the squad without additional transfer fees. Ben Ransom of Sky Sports News quoted Manchester City’s sporting director Enzo Maresca, who acknowledged that both Savinho and Marmoush have become surplus to requirements at the Etihad. Maresca explained that while the club is willing to give the players a chance to fight for a place in the first team, the reality is that if a suitable offer arrives, the club will not block a move. He likened the situation to that of young goalkeeper James Trafford, emphasizing that players need regular first‑team football to develop, and the club respects that ambition.
Maresca added that City will need to find replacements for at least one of the departing players, and ideally for both. However, he also warned that the window is closing quickly, with less than a fortnight remaining, making it a challenge to secure quality replacements on short notice.
Tottenham’s broader transfer agenda reflects a desire to refresh several key areas of the squad. The club’s recent spending spree has already reshaped the midfield and defensive lines, and the potential acquisition of Savinho and Marmoush would add depth and competition to the attacking options.
Savinho, a versatile forward capable of playing across the front three, brings pace and technical ability that could complement the existing striker line‑up. Marmoush, known for his work rate and ability to press high, would provide a different dimension to Tottenham’s attacking play, especially under a manager who values intensity and quick transitions.
If the double deal goes through, Tottenham would need to integrate the new arrivals quickly, as the Premier League season is set to commence in August. The coaching staff will likely focus on tactical assimilation during pre‑season, ensuring that both players understand De Zerbi’s pressing system and the fluid attacking patterns the manager intends to implement.
In summary, while the negotiations are still ongoing and no formal contract has been signed, the prospects of Savinho and Omar Marmoush joining Tottenham appear realistic. The club’s willingness to invest heavily this summer, combined with Manchester City’s readiness to offload surplus talent, creates a mutually beneficial scenario.
Should the deals be finalized before the transfer deadline, Tottenham will have added two promising attacking talents to a squad already bolstered by significant summer signings, positioning themselves for a competitive campaign in the upcoming Premier League season.