Tottenham Signs Omar Marmoush From Manchester City on Loan With Obligation to Buy
Tottenham Hotspur has completed the loan signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, with a mandatory purchase clause that deepens Spurs' attacking overhaul ahead of the new season.
By Tomas Ferreira · First published 19 Aug 2026
In brief
- Tottenham Hotspur has signed Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City with a £60 million obligation to buy.
- The deal includes £50 million guaranteed and £10 million in potential add-ons, confirmed by multiple sources on August 27.
- Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for Manchester City and aims to enhance Tottenham's attacking options this season.
- This transfer follows Tottenham's recent signing of Savinho from City, indicating a significant overhaul of their attacking lineup.
- Marmoush's performance will be closely monitored as the permanent transfer is set to finalize next summer.
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Spurs in talks over Man City pair Savinho and Marmoush
Sky Sports ↗Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush
BBC Sport ↗Manchester City set to sell Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Spurs for combined £160m
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BBC Football ↗Tottenham sign Marmoush on loan with obligation to buy
Sky Sports ↗How it started
Tottenham Hotspur entered the summer transfer window aiming to strengthen their attack after a disappointing start to the season. Early reports from Sky Sports and the BBC in mid-August revealed that Spurs were in talks with Manchester City to sign two attacking players: Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
Tottenham had already spent heavily, and the pursuit of Marmoush was seen as part of a broader effort to refresh the squad. Discussions centered on both permanent and loan deals, reflecting Tottenham's willingness to invest significantly in new talent.
How it unfolded
On August 19, outlets including Sky Sports and L'Équipe confirmed that Tottenham was actively negotiating with Manchester City for both Savinho and Marmoush. The Guardian reported that Marmoush's transfer could be worth around £75 million, although figures varied in the days that followed.
By August 25, Tottenham had completed the signing of Savinho for £75 million, setting the stage for Marmoush's arrival. Negotiations for Marmoush continued, with reports differing on whether the deal would be a loan or a permanent transfer.
On August 26, the BBC and Sky Sports reported that Tottenham and Manchester City had agreed on a season-long loan for Marmoush, with an obligation to buy. Initial reports suggested a fee of £60 million for the permanent transfer, while L'Équipe mentioned a mandatory purchase clause of 58 million euros. The Guardian put the obligation to buy at £50 million, highlighting some uncertainty over the final figure.
By August 27, Sky Sports clarified that the deal included a £60 million obligation to buy, made up of £50 million guaranteed and £10 million in add-ons. L'Équipe and Al Jazeera confirmed the structure of the deal, and Tottenham officially announced Marmoush's arrival.
Where it stands
Omar Marmoush is now a Tottenham Hotspur player, joining on a season-long loan from Manchester City with a mandatory purchase clause. The financial commitment for the permanent move is reported at £60 million, including potential add-ons, though some outlets cite slightly different figures.
Marmoush's arrival comes just days after Spurs signed Savinho from City, signaling a major revamp of Tottenham's attacking options. Marmoush, who scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for Manchester City, is expected to add versatility and depth to the Spurs front line.
What to watch
All eyes will be on how quickly Marmoush adapts to Tottenham's setup and whether he can help reverse the team's poor start to the Premier League season. The transfer will become permanent next summer, so his impact this season will be closely scrutinized by both fans and club management.


