Tottenham have been linked with a move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush.
Tottenham have endured a pretty wretched start to 2026, with the north London team sliding closer towards the Premier League relegation zone.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is at risk of being sacked after their last league win came on 28 December away at struggling Crystal Palace.
Other than signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, along with Tottenham snapping up Souza from Santos, this month has been a dour one for 14th-placed Spurs.
And it seems Tottenham’s hopes of signing City star Marmoush are very remote following a development from his native Egypt.
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Marmoush swapped Eintracht Frankfurt for City a year ago and after a strong start at the Etihad, the Egyptian has found it harder going this season.
After scoring seven goals in 16 Premier League games last term, Marmoush has scored just once in 11 league outings in 2025-26.
While he has not been helped by a knee injury, plus he missed a month or so due to representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, City haven’t really been able to count on Marmoush this season.
As a result, he has been linked with the likes of Tottenham, Aston Villa, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce during the winter transfer window.
However, according to Egyptian outlet Win Win, there is no chance Marmoush will leave City this month.
The report adds that an informed source explained how City have not received anything concrete regarding a transfer from any clubs, and Pep Guardiola’s side are keen to keep the Egyptian.
Marmoush himself is “determined” to continue playing under Guardiola, who is an admirer of the forward. Plus, his contract has more than three years left to run on it.
Will Thomas Frank be sacked by Tottenham?
Despite doing an excellent job at Brentford, summer appointee Frank is under huge pressure to keep his job at Tottenham continue to struggle.
Statistically, the Dane is one of Tottenham’s worst managers this century, with Frank winning under 37 per cent of his matches so far.
If Frank is dismissed, Tottenham have been urged to move for Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi in the coming weeks.
However, that seems unlikely, with the former Brighton head coach said to be happy at the French outfit.
Mauricio Pochettino’s odds of being their next manager have been slashed, but Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane is among the favourites to succeed Frank.
A crucial run of games is nearing for Tottenham, including matches against second-placed City, in-form Manchester United, and table-topping Arsenal.
If Frank doesn’t pick up points soon, he could be out of the job before the winter window shuts on 2 February.