Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush, the Egyptian striker who arrived at the Etihad with significant fanfare but has found himself competing for minutes in one of the deepest attacking rosters in European football.

The interest, first reported by Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, suggests that Spurs see Marmoush as a player who could meaningfully upgrade their forward line.

A £59M signing looking for a bigger role

Marmoush joined Manchester City on January 23, 2025, in a deal worth £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt. The move came with a four-and-a-half-year contract, tying him to the club until mid-2029.

He made 37 appearances in the 2025-26 Premier League season and scored 10 goals. For a player who turned 27 in February, the calculus starts to shift. Peak years are finite.

Why Tottenham makes sense

Tottenham, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi, have been in a familiar position: talented enough to be interesting, not quite ruthless enough to be feared. Adding a proven Premier League goalscorer with Marmoush’s profile could change that equation.

It is worth noting that Marmoush already turned down the chance to leave City during the January 2026 transfer window. At that point, speculation about his future was circulating widely, but he opted to stay.

What this means for both clubs

For Manchester City, selling Marmoush would represent an interesting strategic decision. They paid a significant fee and still have years left on his contract, which gives them leverage in any negotiation. Even accounting for the fact that Marmoush has not been a nailed-on starter, his 10 goals in 37 appearances demonstrate consistent output.

No concrete offers have been reported as of late June 2026, so this remains in the interest and exploration phase.