Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to bring Egyptian striker Omar Marmousa to the club from Manchester City. The forward is scheduled to undergo a medical examination before finalising what is essentially an initial loan arrangement that includes a hefty £60 million clause obligating Tottenham to purchase him outright at the end of the term.
According to sources at Sky Sports News, the total fee is split into a guaranteed £50 million payment plus an additional £10 million in performance‑related bonuses. This structure mirrors the deal that saw Marmousa move from Eintracht Frankfurt to City earlier in the year, although contrary to some reports the German side did not negotiate a sell‑on clause. Frankfurt received the full guaranteed amount up front, with the optional bonuses to be paid later, and the payment schedule was deliberately simple, meaning Manchester City has already satisfied all of its financial commitments to the German club.
Marmousa’s arrival at Tottenham follows closely on the heels of his former City teammate, Brazilian winger Savio, who completed an £85 million transfer to the North London side on Tuesday. Savio’s move pushed Tottenham’s summer spending beyond the £300 million mark, a figure that also includes the acquisitions of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, as well as the free‑transfer signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.
In a pre‑match press conference ahead of Tottenham’s Carabao Cup second‑round tie against Charlton Athletic, head coach Roberto De Zerbi addressed the club’s transfer policy. He emphasised that he does not feel any pressure regarding the market and would welcome the opportunity to invest further in the squad, noting that many rival clubs appear reluctant to spend. De Zerbi said, "I don’t feel pressure about the transfer market. If I can, I want to spend more money again without problems, because the other teams don’t spend anything different." He continued, "I feel pressure because I am working in one of the best clubs in the world and I would like to help this club to compete to win the titles.
I don’t know whether this season or next season, but, in the end, it’s my big target, my personal target. We have nothing less than the other big clubs in the Premier League, especially now, in my time.
We are moving very well in the transfer market and why not?" De Zerbi also voiced frustration at what he perceives as a disparity in spending power between Tottenham and the traditionally wealthy clubs. "I can’t understand why Tottenham can’t compete with Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal. I don’t understand why Tottenham can’t spend the same money as Chelsea, Liverpool," he remarked, underlining his ambition to see the club close the financial gap. Marmousa, who joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, has shown flashes of brilliance in the Premier League, combining pace, technical skill and an eye for goal.
His loan‑to‑buy arrangement gives Tottenham the flexibility to assess his adaptation to the club’s style under De Zerbi while retaining the option to secure his services permanently if he meets the required benchmarks. The £60 million obligation reflects both his market value and the club’s belief that he can add a new dimension to their attacking options.
The inclusion of a substantial bonus package suggests that the deal is performance‑oriented, likely tied to appearances, goals, assists or team achievements such as qualifying for European competition. Should Marmousa fulfill these conditions, the total outlay could rise to the full £60 million, a figure that aligns with Tottenham’s recent spending spree. Tottenham’s transfer activity this summer signals a clear intent to challenge the traditional top‑four clubs. By securing high‑profile signings like Savio and Marmousa, alongside strategic free transfers and shrewd acquisitions, the club aims to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts – the Premier League, domestic cups and European tournaments.
Fans can expect Marmousa to undergo his medical in the coming days, after which the paperwork will be completed and the player will be officially registered. If all goes as planned, he could make his Tottenham debut in the upcoming Carabao Cup match, offering De Zerbi an early opportunity to integrate him into the squad’s tactical setup.
Overall, the Marmousa deal exemplifies Tottenham’s aggressive approach in the current transfer window, combining immediate impact with long‑term potential. The club’s leadership appears committed to investing heavily to close the gap with England’s elite teams, and the arrival of the Egyptian forward is a key piece of that strategy.