EPL: Marmoush joins Spurs on loan from Man City
August 26, 2026 10:00 am
Egyptian and Man City forward Omar Marmoush
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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.
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.
Marmoush joined City for £59 million in January 2025 following an impressive spell in the Bundesliga.
However, he often played second fiddle to Erling Haaland and found it difficult to establish himself as a regular starter at the Etihad Stadium.
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.
Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances in all competitions for City.
Eight of those goals came in 36 appearances during the 2025-26 season, while his Premier League involvement dropped significantly.
He started just eight league matches and played around 700 minutes, finishing the campaign with three goals and three assists.
His move to Tottenham could provide the forward with an opportunity to secure more regular first-team football.
What Marmoush brings to Tottenham
Marmoush’s versatility could be a major asset for Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Although primarily a centre-forward, the Egypt international has experience operating across the frontline.
At Eintracht Frankfurt, he was used mainly through the middle but also played as a second striker and from the left wing.
Manchester City similarly deployed him primarily as a central attacker while occasionally using him from the flank and behind another forward.
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.
Marmoush is comfortable dropping towards the ball, changing positions and attacking spaces created by defenders being pulled out of position.
Tottenham have already spent heavily during the summer transfer window, with their spending reportedly exceeding £312 million.
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.
Marmoush’s proposed £60 million permanent transfer would make him another significant addition as Tottenham seek to strengthen their attacking options.
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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