Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly working on an ambitious double transfer to sign Manchester City forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush before the summer window closes.
According to reporting attributed to David Ornstein of The Athletic, discussions between Tottenham and Manchester City are progressing, although no agreement has been completed for either player.
Spurs have pursued Savinho for more than a year and are now attempting to include Marmoush in a potentially transformative attacking package for head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Separate reports from The Guardian and The Times have also described the talks as advanced. However, neither Tottenham nor Manchester City has officially confirmed an agreement as of 20 August 2026.
Tottenham’s Savinho and Marmoush double deal: What we know
The proposed operation would see Tottenham sign two versatile Premier League attackers directly from Manchester City.
Savinho is understood to be the more advanced of the two pursuits. Spurs explored a deal for the Brazilian winger during the previous summer transfer window, but City were unwilling to sell at that stage.
The situation may now have changed. Savinho was not included in Manchester City’s 21-player squad for their 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, while Marmoush appeared as a second-half substitute for Erling Haaland.
Those selection decisions do not prove that either forward will leave, but they have added to the speculation surrounding their futures.
Reports suggest Manchester City would demand approximately £85 million for Savinho. City are also unlikely to accept less for Marmoush than the amount they committed when signing him from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025.
The Egyptian initially cost around £59.1 million, with possible performance-related add-ons. A combined transfer could therefore cost Tottenham at least £144 million and potentially approach the widely reported £150 million figure.
| Player | Reported valuation | Current contract |
|---|---|---|
| Savinho | Approximately £85m | Manchester City until 2031 |
| Omar Marmoush | At least £59m | Manchester City until 2029 |
| Potential total | £144m–£150m | No agreement confirmed |
The valuations remain reported figures rather than confirmed bids or accepted fees. Any completed transfers would still depend on agreements between the clubs, personal terms, medical examinations and registration.
Why Tottenham want Savinho
Savinho would give Tottenham a natural one-on-one winger with pace, close control and the ability to operate on either flank.
The Brazilian joined Manchester City from Troyes in 2024 after an outstanding loan spell at Girona. He recorded 11 goals and 10 assists across all competitions as the Spanish club qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
Savinho then made 48 appearances during his first Manchester City season, contributing three goals and 13 assists. City rewarded his development with a new long-term contract running until 2031, as confirmed in the club’s official Savinho contract announcement.
His contract length helps explain the reported £85 million valuation. Manchester City are under no immediate pressure to sell and can demand a significant fee from a Premier League rival.
From Tottenham’s perspective, Savinho would provide width, acceleration and creativity against compact defences. He is comfortable receiving the ball near the touchline, attacking defenders directly or moving into central areas on his stronger left foot.
Those qualities appear well suited to De Zerbi’s possession-based approach, which relies on creating space before finding attacking players in isolated situations.
What Omar Marmoush could bring to Tottenham
Marmoush offers a different attacking profile.
The Egyptian international can play as a central striker, a second forward or from either wing. His pace allows him to threaten the space behind defensive lines, while his movement could help Tottenham create more opportunities during transitions.
Marmoush joined City after an exceptional first half of the 2024/25 season with Eintracht Frankfurt. Before completing the transfer, he had produced 20 goals and 14 assists in 26 appearances for the German club.
Manchester City described him as an attacker with pace, awareness and positional versatility when confirming his contract until 2029 in their official signing announcement.
His ability to play across the forward line would give De Zerbi several options. Marmoush could lead the attack, operate alongside another striker or start from the left before moving into goalscoring positions.
Regular starts have been difficult to secure at City because of the competition created by Erling Haaland and the club’s other attacking options. A move to Tottenham could offer Marmoush a more prominent role without requiring him to leave the Premier League.
How Savinho and Marmoush could fit together
Tottenham’s interest in both players is not simply an attempt to sign two similar forwards.
Savinho is primarily a creative winger who stretches the pitch and attacks defenders. Marmoush is a more direct goal threat who can make central runs and finish chances.
In De Zerbi’s preferred system, Savinho could start on the right wing and cut onto his left foot, while Marmoush could lead the line or attack from the opposite side.
Their versatility would also allow Tottenham to change shape during matches without making substitutions. A front three containing both players could interchange positions, giving defenders fewer fixed reference points.
The double deal would add pace and technical quality to a squad that already includes several attacking options. It could also provide cover amid questions about Richarlison’s longer-term future and Dominic Solanke’s availability following injury problems.
However, adding both forwards would create further competition for minutes. Tottenham would need to manage the roles of their existing attackers and could consider departures before the transfer window closes.
Tottenham’s summer spending could pass £370 million
Signing Savinho and Marmoush would continue an extraordinary summer of investment in north London.
Tottenham have reportedly committed a combined £229.5 million to signing Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. The club has also recruited Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.
Spurs officially confirmed Tonali’s arrival from Newcastle United in July, with De Zerbi describing the Italian midfielder as a special player. The full announcement is available on Tottenham’s official website.
If the Manchester City double deal were completed for approximately £144 million, Tottenham’s reported transfer commitments on players carrying fees could rise beyond £370 million.
That would represent a major statement of support for De Zerbi, who joined Spurs on a long-term contract in March 2026. Tottenham said at the time that the Italian was chosen because of his creative, attacking and possession-based football.
The size of the possible expenditure would inevitably generate questions about financial regulations. However, reports indicate that Tottenham believe they have sufficient room to operate after changes in ownership investment and significant income from player sales.
Why Manchester City might consider selling
Manchester City’s willingness to discuss the two players is notable, particularly because Savinho is contracted until 2031 and Marmoush until 2029.
A combined package approaching £150 million would provide City with substantial funds as they reshape their squad. Selling two attackers who are not guaranteed regular starts could also create space for other players and future signings.
City must nevertheless consider the risk of strengthening a Premier League rival. Savinho is still developing, while Marmoush has already demonstrated that he can produce goals at a high level.
Manchester City’s reported asking prices suggest they will only approve the transfers if the financial terms are considered exceptional.
What could prevent the double transfer?
Despite the positive direction of the talks, several obstacles remain.
The biggest issue is the combined valuation. Tottenham must decide whether to meet City’s demands or attempt to negotiate a lower package with add-ons and performance-related payments.
Personal terms would also have to be agreed separately with each player. Wages, contract lengths and expected squad roles could all affect negotiations.
Manchester City may also prefer to secure replacements before sanctioning two attacking departures. Tottenham, meanwhile, could decide to prioritise one player if completing both transfers becomes financially or operationally difficult.
Interest from another club could further complicate negotiations, particularly if City make either forward formally available.
What happens next?
Talks between Tottenham and Manchester City are expected to continue as the transfer deadline approaches.
The next significant development would be an agreement on the structure of the fees. Tottenham could propose guaranteed payments supplemented by achievable add-ons to bring the overall package closer to City’s valuation.
Even if club-to-club terms are agreed, Spurs would still need to complete personal negotiations and medical examinations for both players.
For now, this remains an advanced transfer story rather than a completed double signing. No official announcement, accepted bid or confirmed personal agreement has been made public.
If Tottenham succeed, however, the arrivals of Savinho and Omar Marmoush would complete one of the most expensive and ambitious transfer windows in the club’s history—and give De Zerbi two major additions for his attacking rebuild.
