Tottenham Pursues Dual Transfer Bid for Man City Forwards
Tottenham Hotspur is currently engaged in negotiations with Manchester City for a dual transfer involving forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush. Sources informed BBC Sport that discussions between the clubs are advancing, although no agreement has been finalized.
Tottenham’s interest in Brazilian winger Savinho dates back to 2025, when the 22-year-old chose to remain at the Etihad Stadium. However, after making only seven starts in the Premier League last season, Savinho appears inclined to leave City, having joined from French club Troyes for £30 million in 2024.
Omar Marmoush, who was brought in from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59 million in 2025, also finds himself in a challenging position. The 27-year-old fell out of favor under manager Pep Guardiola during the 2025-26 season, registering eight goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.
The exact valuation from Manchester City for both players remains uncertain, yet the club expects to earn a considerable profit on each transfer.
Tottenham’s head coach, Roberto de Zerbi, has already made significant investments in his midfield this summer, securing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a total of £185 million. However, he has emphasized the need to bolster his attacking options after the team finished 17th in the Premier League last season, managing to score only 48 goals in 38 matches.
Additionally, Spurs maintain an interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but it remains unclear if they can finance a deal for him alongside moves for Marmoush and Savinho.
Meanwhile, Manchester City has offloaded several players this summer, including Rodri, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, and second-choice goalkeeper James Trafford.
Tottenham will open their Premier League campaign away at Brentford on Saturday at 17:30 BST, while Manchester City will host Bournemouth on Sunday at 14:00 BST.
Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a double deal for forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
Sources have told BBC Sport that negotiations between the clubs are progressing, although an agreement has yet to be reached.
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Spurs’ interest in Brazilian winger Savinho dates back to 2025, when the 22-year-old opted to remain at Etihad Stadium.
But he was limited to just seven starts in the Premier League last season, and is now minded to leave the club after joining for a £30m fee in 2024 from French club Troyes.
Marmoush, a £59m signing from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025, fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola in 2025-26 and the 27-year-old managed eight goals in 36 appearances in all competitions.
City’s valuation for the pair is unclear, but the club would expect to make a significant profit on both.
Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi has revamped his midfield this summer, signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a combined £185m.
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But the Italian has stressed the need to strengthen his attack following the side’s 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last term, scoring just 48 goals in 38 games.
Spurs remain interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but it is unclear whether the club could finance a deal for the Netherlands international as well as moves for Marmoush and Savinho.
City have already sold a host of players this summer, including Rodri, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and second-choice goalkeeper James Trafford.
Spurs kick off their Premier League campaign away at Brentford on Saturday (17:30 BST), while City host Bournemouth on Sunday (14:00 BST).
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