EPL: Marmoush joins Spurs on loan from Man City

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the move permanent for £60 million next summer.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the 27-year-old Egypt international will move to Spurs after struggling for regular playing time at Manchester City since joining the club from Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Marmoush joined City for £59 million in January 2025 following an impressive spell in the Bundesliga.

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However, he often played second fiddle to Erling Haaland and found it difficult to establish himself as a regular starter at the Etihad Stadium.

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The Egyptian was introduced as a second-half substitute in City’s 3-0 Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and was an unused substitute in their Premier League opener, a 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth.

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Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances in all competitions for City.

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Eight of those goals came in 36 appearances during the 2025-26 season, while his Premier League involvement dropped significantly.

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He started just eight league matches and played around 700 minutes, finishing the campaign with three goals and three assists.

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His move to Tottenham could provide the forward with an opportunity to secure more regular first-team football.

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What Marmoush brings to Tottenham

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Marmoush’s versatility could be a major asset for Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Although primarily a centre-forward, the Egypt international has experience operating across the frontline.

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At Eintracht Frankfurt, he was used mainly through the middle but also played as a second striker and from the left wing.

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Manchester City similarly deployed him primarily as a central attacker while occasionally using him from the flank and behind another forward.

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That flexibility could prove valuable for Spurs, particularly with Dominic Solanke having experienced injury problems over the past 18 months and Richarlison entering the final year of his contract.

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Marmoush is comfortable dropping towards the ball, changing positions and attacking spaces created by defenders being pulled out of position.

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Tottenham have already spent heavily during the summer transfer window, with their spending reportedly exceeding £312 million.

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The club’s recruitment drive has included the signing of Savio from Manchester City, while several other players have also arrived as Spurs continue to reshape their squad.

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Marmoush’s proposed £60 million permanent transfer would make him another significant addition as Tottenham seek to strengthen their attacking options.

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For the Egyptian, the move represents a chance to revive his momentum after an inconsistent spell at Manchester City and establish himself as a key player in north London.

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