Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to bring Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush to the club from Manchester City. The deal is structured as an initial loan, with the player scheduled to undergo a medical examination before the move is finalised.
Should the loan prove successful, the arrangement includes a £60 million obligation for Tottenham to purchase Marmoush outright. According to sources at Sky Sports News, the total fee is split into a guaranteed £50 million payment and an additional £10 million in performance‑related bonuses. This financial layout mirrors the terms under which Marmoush originally joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025.
Contrary to earlier speculation, Frankfurt does not benefit from a sell‑on clause in this transaction. The German side received the full guaranteed sum at the time of the original transfer, along with any applicable bonuses, and because the payment schedule involved only a few instalments, City has already satisfied all of its obligations to Frankfurt. Marmoush’s move to North London follows the recent arrival of his former City teammate, Brazilian winger Savio, who completed an £85 million transfer to Spurs on Tuesday. The Egyptian forward is therefore poised to join Roberto De Zerbi’s squad alongside a growing list of new signings that have arrived over the summer.
In addition to Savio, Tottenham have already secured the services of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes, and defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have also been added on free‑transfer deals, pushing the club’s total summer expenditure beyond £300 million.
Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s Carabao Cup second‑round tie against Charlton Athletic, De Zerbi addressed the club’s transfer policy on Sky Sports. He stressed that he does not feel undue pressure regarding the market, but rather sees a need to continue investing in quality players.
"If I can, I want to spend more money again without problems, because the other teams don't spend anything different," he said. The manager also highlighted the ambition of competing with England’s elite clubs. "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," De Zerbi explained. He went on to outline his personal objectives, noting that his primary focus is on achieving success for Tottenham, whether that comes in the current season or the next.
"In the end, it's my big target, my personal target," he added. De Zerbi also compared Tottenham’s financial capabilities with those of their Premier League rivals, questioning why Spurs should be unable to match the spending power of clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal. "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?
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 asserted. The acquisition of Marmoush is expected to add depth and versatility to Tottenham’s attacking options. The 25‑year‑old is known for his pace, dribbling ability and eye for goal, attributes that should complement the existing forward line and provide De Zerbi with additional tactical flexibility.
His experience in the Premier League, albeit limited, combined with his time in the Bundesliga, equips him with a well‑rounded skill set that could prove valuable in both domestic and European competitions. If the loan proves fruitful, the £60 million purchase clause will be triggered, making Marmoush a permanent member of the Tottenham roster. This would represent a significant investment for the club, reinforcing their commitment to building a squad capable of challenging for top‑four finishes and potentially securing silverware. Overall, Tottenham’s summer activity reflects a clear strategy: to blend proven international talent with promising young players, while also leveraging free‑transfer deals to strengthen key positions.
The club’s willingness to spend aggressively underlines its ambition to close the gap with England’s traditional powerhouses and re‑establish itself as a consistent contender on the biggest stages. Fans can look forward to seeing how Marmoush adapts to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and whether his addition will help translate the club’s substantial financial outlay into tangible on‑field success. The upcoming Carabao Cup fixture against Charlton will be an early test for the new signings, offering a glimpse of the team’s evolving dynamics under De Zerbi’s leadership.