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Brentford handed Tottenham Hotspur a hefty beating. At the Brentford Community Stadium, the Spurs went home on the back of a 3-0 defeat. The home side took control from the start and barely gave Tottenham a way into the game.

Brentford made the brighter start and struck in the 12th minute. A one-two between Dango Ouattara and Mamadou Sangaré sent the latter to the byline, and he cut the ball back for Keane Lewis-Potter to fire home: 1-0.

That excellent opening soon had a second goal to show for it. After some sloppy play in the Spurs build-up, Mathias Jensen got a shot away from the edge of the penalty area. Antonin Kinsky spilled the rebound and Vitaly Janelt reacted quickest to slam in the 2-0.

Soon after the break, things went from bad to worse for Roberto De Zerbi's side as Brentford made it 3-0. A headed-back corner dropped to Sangaré, who struck it first time. Kinsky again gave up a rebound, and this time Michael Kayode turned it in.

Minutes later, the Spurs had a chance to pull one back, but Mikey Moore wasted the gilt-edged opportunity with a weak effort. Brentford then won a penalty at the other end.

Rodrigo Bentancur clumsily brought down Kevin Schade and referee Michael Oliver had no choice but to point to the spot. Igor Thiago, however, failed to take the gilt-edged chance: the Brazilian hit the post.

Brentford looked like a side who felt the job was done and slightly dropped the tempo, which let the north Londoners see more of the ball. Even then, Tottenham remained toothless. In the end, the match finished 3-0.

Balogun has become one of the most sought-after players this transfer window following an exceptional campaign. According to French publication L'Equipe, Aston Villa and Barcelona have now registered concrete interest in acquiring the Monaco forward. Tottenham Hotspur had previously stepped up their search for attacking reinforcements by launching formal discussions over a €60 million transfer.

However, Spurs are no longer the sole contenders for the 25-year-old. Balogun scored 19 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions for Monaco last season. He also delivered excellent performances for the United States at the recent World Cup, making him a prime target for several top European clubs as the market nears its close on September 1.

Villa are closely monitoring the market in case Ollie Watkins departs for Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Barcelona are desperately seeking attacking reinforcements after parting ways with both Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

The Spanish club have turned their attention to Balogun to rebuild their frontline. Monaco are reportedly willing to cash in on their prized asset to fund further recruitment, following a similar path to when Maghnes Akliouche left for Paris Saint-Germain. Spurs also have alternative targets, such as Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, but Balogun remains a priority.

Despite the mounting interest from England and Spain, Monaco head coach Filipe Luis remains desperate to keep his key man. Speaking recently about the striker, Luis explained the situation and acknowledged the inevitable bids. "He is one of our players. I know he’s going to receive a lot of offers given his last season and his World Cup performance," Luis stated.

"He’s a special player. You don’t find many players on the market with his attributes. If he stays, I’ll be really, really happy to have him with us." Balogun missed the recent 3-2 Europa Conference League playoff victory over Gornik Zabrze in Poland but has been registered on the UEFA squad list.

Tottenham, Villa, and Barcelona must act quickly to meet the €60m asking price before the transfer window officially closes on September 1. Balogun is expected to return to team training shortly, and a decision on his involvement in the upcoming Ligue 1 match against Le Havre on Sunday is imminent as his long-term future hangs in the balance.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has settled the future of Egyptian Manchester City star Omar Marmoush regarding a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the ongoing summer transfer window.

Romano said, on his YouTube channel: "Omar Marmoush is the next player to move from City to Tottenham after Savinho."

He added: "Marmoush already has an agreement on the personal terms of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur, and he is also excited about this move and the new project at Tottenham, with the possibility of becoming a very important player for Roberto De Zerbi."

He continued: "Marmoush found very limited space to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and the situation is also expected to continue this way during this season with Enzo Maresca."

Marmoush joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Wolfsburg on a free transfer in May 2023, then delivered an impressive first season with 17 goals across all competitions.

The Egyptian forward hit new heights in the first half of the 2024-2025 campaign. He scored 15 goals in the German league from 8.9 expected goals, adding 9 assists in 17 league matches.

Set pieces were another string to his bow. Marmoush became the first player in Europe's five major leagues since Lionel Messi in 2019 to score directly from a free kick in 3 consecutive official matches.

Marmoush's first months at Manchester City brought plenty to be encouraged about. He scored the first hat-trick of his career against Newcastle, then netted the winner against Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final. He followed up with a long-range strike against the same opponent in the league, a goal voted the best of the season.

Then came the low point. Marmoush missed a penalty against Crystal Palace in the 2025 FA Cup final, with Erling Haaland handing him the ball, only for Dean Henderson to save his effort as City fell at Wembley Stadium.

Nedum Onuoha, the former Manchester City defender, reckons that moment should not define Marmoush's time at the club.

Onuoha told "BBC": "When I see Marmoush, I don't remember the missed penalty, but rather I see the power he possesses in some of his runs in behind the defenders".

Marmoush has scored 16 goals in 62 matches with Manchester City across all competitions since his move, including 8 goals in 36 matches during the 2025-2026 season.

His involvement in the Premier League has clearly declined, though. He has started only 8 matches and played around 700 minutes, a lower tally than he managed after arriving at the club midway through the previous season.

Just three goals and three assists in the league tell part of the story. His expected goals average reached 3.53, a figure close to his actual tally, which suggests the problem wasn't related solely to finishing chances.

Onuoha puts this down to the strong competition in City's attacking line. The positions Marmoush can play in have become occupied by specialists, he says, with Haaland holding the out-and-out striker role while the team also relies on number 10s and wingers. That makes the move to Tottenham a special opportunity for the Egyptian star.

A natural out-and-out striker, Marmoush has never been tied to that one role. At Frankfurt he played as a central striker, a second striker and on the left. Manchester City have deployed him through the middle, out wide and behind another forward.

That versatility could suit De Zerbi, whose sides thrive on forwards interchanging positions, dropping deep to collect the ball and then attacking the spaces that open up behind the opposition defence.

Onuoha reckons the best version of Marmoush emerges when he finds space in behind the back line.

He said: "Although he is good when he drops towards the ball, I think he is better when he plays on the shoulder of the defender. He needs a team that consistently plays him into the spaces behind the defence and forces the opponent to run towards their own goal."

According to Opta's data for the 2025-2026 Premier League season, Marmoush outperforms Dominic Solanke and Richarlison in most attacking metrics per 90 minutes, with the exception of aerial duels.

The Egyptian recorded 0.77 goals and assists, 3.86 shots, 1.55 chances created, 5.67 progressive carries, 1.29 successful dribbles, 6.82 touches inside the penalty area and 11.46 runs in behind the defence.

Those numbers mark him out as a different animal to Tottenham's current forwards. He carries the ball forward, takes on defenders and manufactures his own shooting chances. That could hand De Zerbi an extra weapon against sides that sit deep.

Onuoha said: "Sometimes it's just about how well a player fits the team. Marmoush's ability to run in behind the defence and link up play could be very important for Tottenham. They won't hesitate to play balls in behind the defence and force the opponent to retreat."

Signing Marmoush needn't spell the end for Solanke. The Egyptian's knack for playing off another striker opens the door to fielding the pair together.

Solanke can bully defenders with his physical strength. Marmoush, meanwhile, drifts wide or drops between the lines before bursting into the spaces left by the opponent's press.

Onuoha reckons their contrasting qualities could make them a complementary pairing. "Solanke is different from Marmoush, as he has a greater physical presence," he said. "I can imagine the goalkeeper playing a low ball to Solanke, with Marmoush coming from behind him to receive it, and that becomes the start of the attack."

"Each of them can complement the other," he added. "Playing with two strikers could bring out more of Marmoush's strengths."

Tottenham Hotspur have struck a deal with Manchester City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho this summer, with the total package worth up to 85 million pounds sterling.

Spurs will pay 75 million pounds sterling up front, with a further 10 million pounds sterling in incentives and performance-related bonuses, according to the "The Athletic" website.

The London club are pursuing two deals with City, chasing both Savinho and Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush after making progress in negotiations for the pair.

Talks over Marmoush rumble on as a separate deal from Savinho's move. The winger was left out of City's squad for the 0-3 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.

Tottenham first showed their hand for Savinho last summer, opening negotiations over a deal worth around 50 million euros, the equivalent of 43.3 million pounds sterling or 58.2 million dollars. City were not willing to sell at the time. They then tied Savinho down with a new contract last October, keeping him at the club until 2031.

Renewed interest arrived this window as Spurs look to strengthen their attack. The club have been ravaged by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odobert all sidelined.

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A product of Atletico Mineiro's academy, Savinho moved to French club Troyes, owned by City Football Group (CFG), in 2022. He spent loan spells at PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Girona in Spain, another CFG club, before joining Manchester City permanently in 2024 for 40 million euros.

Now 22, Savinho has made 53 appearances for City, scoring twice and providing 12 assists. He started just seven Premier League matches last season under Pep Guardiola.

His switch to north London caps a summer of heavy spending for Tottenham, who have already laid out 229.5 million pounds sterling on Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka all arrived on free transfers.

Savinho's total fee falls short of the Tonali deal, which could reach 100 million pounds sterling for Newcastle United. Even so, the move sets a record for the biggest sale in Manchester City's history.

That mark beats the club's previous best, Argentine forward Julian Alvarez's move to Atletico Madrid in 2024, a deal worth a total of 82 million pounds sterling.

According to reports from The Athletic, Manchester City are working on a deal to sign Palmeiras winger Elias as the English side look to bolster their attacking options following a series of high-profile departures. The 22-year-old is one of multiple targets that City have identified for this window as Tottenham Hotspur advance in talks for Savinho.

However, securing the signature of the Palmeiras starlet will be far from straightforward for City. The Brazilian outfit maintain that the winger is not for sale this summer, setting up a potential standoff between the two clubs. Furthermore, sources at Palmeiras have indicated that any interested party would need to trigger his €100m release clause to strike a deal.

Since breaking into Palmeiras' first team in 2025, Allan has rapidly emerged as a pivotal figure, accumulating 48 Serie A appearances with six goals and five assists to his name. His sharp trajectory, blended with technical elegance and composure beyond his years, has placed him firmly on the radar of Europe's top scouts.

This season, he has registered six goals across all competitions, helping Palmeiras launch a strong title charge at the top of the Brazilian flight. Despite his impressive domestic rise, the youngster has yet to earn his senior international debut.

City are undergoing a sweeping summer transformation, marking one of the most significant squad overhauls in recent memory. The core of the team has been heavily altered following the exits of midfield lynchpin Rodri to Barcelona and the versatile Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid. With Tijjani Reijnders also departing the Etihad, Maresca faces a major rebuilding job to reshape his squad's options.

The transfer activity surrounding the club extends beyond departures, with Newcastle United in talks to sign midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are actively pursuing a move for Omar Marmoush alongside their ongoing negotiations for Savinho.

Should Allan arrive, he would represent City's latest acquisition from the South American market, reinforcing a clear strategic pivot toward sourcing top talents directly from the continent. This recruitment drive follows the arrival of Vitor Reis in January 2025, as well as the deal for Argentine youth international Claudio Echeverri from River Plate a year prior for a fee around £12.5m plus add-ons.

City have already made moves in the summer window, securing the signatures of Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest, 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, and goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. However, their campaign got off to a difficult start with a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Community Shield, and Maresca's side will now aim to bounce back as they open their Premier League season at home against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Tottenham are actively attempting to pull off a sensational double transfer for City attackers Marmoush and Savinho. While Spurs have invested heavily across various areas of their squad this summer, no money has been spent on new forwards thus far.

That situation is expected to change rapidly. Under the guidance of De Zerbi, the north London club are determined to secure both Marmoush and Savinho as part of a radical attacking rebuild ahead of the new campaign. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, club-to-club talks between Spurs and City regarding the double signing are officially advancing.

While agreeing a fee with the Cityzens is crucial, convincing the players to make the switch is equally important. Encouragingly for Spurs, Egypt international Marmoush has reportedly given his absolute blessing to the prospective transfer, as per TEAMtalk.

While a formal agreement on personal terms is not completely finalised yet, forging one is not expected to be an issue. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho has already agreed personal terms with the club earlier in the summer.

A major driving force behind Marmoush's desire to join Tottenham is his positional preference. The 27-year-old forward desperately craves playing centrally again, a role he previously thrived in during his time at former club Eintracht Frankfurt.

Remaining at the Etihad Stadium makes achieving that goal practically impossible. Due to the undeniable, towering presence of Haaland, Marmoush will simply never be the regular starting centre-forward for City. De Zerbi has grand plans for his new recruits. The manager is actively aiming to field an entirely new front three once the transfer window is done and dusted, with Cody Gakpo also firmly on the club's radar.

While all parties seem keen on completing the transfers, a slight financial hurdle remains. Reports suggest that City are requesting a combined £150 million for the sale of the talented attacking duo.

Spurs currently find themselves £10m short of City's asking price and are seemingly unwilling to exceed their £140m limit. Time will tell whether this valuation gap proves to be a minor bump in the road or a major hindrance to De Zerbi's attacking revolution.

According to The Athletic, Tottenham are working on a deal to acquire both Savinho and Marmoush from Manchester City. Nothing is finalised yet, but discussions between the two Premier League clubs are progressing well. Spurs pursued Savinho last summer, but City were unwilling to sell the Brazilian. However, Savinho was excluded from the squad for a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Meanwhile, Marmoush has also been considered likely to depart City during this transfer window, having served as a backup to Erling Haaland.

Securing Savinho and Marmoush would add to an incredibly busy summer for Tottenham. The club have already spent a combined £229.5 million on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. Alongside these massive purchases, Spurs have also recruited Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka on free transfers. Despite this historic outlay, Tottenham remain compliant with financial regulations. Much of this spending power stems from a strategic shift by majority owners ENIC, who are now pumping funds into the club, coupled with lucrative player sales such as Luka Vuskovic joining Brighton for a guaranteed £46m.

Earlier this month, De Zerbi revealed that Spurs were lining up a surprise "bomba" signing. Tottenham desperately need reinforcements upfront, as Richarlison has only one year remaining on his contract and Dominic Solanke has struggled with injuries.

Marmoush scored 15 goals in 17 games during his final half-season for Eintracht Frankfurt before joining City, and Tottenham will hope he can replicate that form in north London. Bringing in both attackers would provide De Zerbi with the necessary firepower, cementing their status as top-four contenders and fulfilling the manager's bold promise to the supporters.

Spurs will now focus on finalising the agreements with Man City before the transfer window closes. If Tottenham successfully secure both attackers, De Zerbi will possess one of the most formidable attacks in the Premier League. Fans will eagerly wait to see if these additions can propel the team toward a top-four finish this season.

According to The Athletic, Tottenham are working on a deal to acquire both Savinho and Marmoush from Manchester City. Nothing is finalised yet, but discussions between the two Premier League clubs are progressing well. Spurs pursued Savinho last summer, but City were unwilling to sell the Brazilian. However, Savinho was excluded from the squad for a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Meanwhile, Marmoush has also been considered likely to depart City during this transfer window, having served as a backup to Erling Haaland.

Securing Savinho and Marmoush would add to an incredibly busy summer for Tottenham. The club have already spent a combined £229.5 million on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. Alongside these massive purchases, Spurs have also recruited Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka on free transfers. Despite this historic outlay, Tottenham remain compliant with financial regulations. Much of this spending power stems from a strategic shift by majority owners ENIC, who are now pumping funds into the club, coupled with lucrative player sales such as Luka Vuskovic joining Brighton for a guaranteed £46m.

Earlier this month, De Zerbi revealed that Spurs were lining up a surprise "bomba" signing. Tottenham desperately need reinforcements upfront, as Richarlison has only one year remaining on his contract and Dominic Solanke has struggled with injuries.

Marmoush scored 15 goals in 17 games during his final half-season for Eintracht Frankfurt before joining City, and Tottenham will hope he can replicate that form in north London. Bringing in both attackers would provide De Zerbi with the necessary firepower, cementing their status as top-four contenders and fulfilling the manager's bold promise to the supporters.

Spurs will now focus on finalising the agreements with Man City before the transfer window closes. If Tottenham successfully secure both attackers, De Zerbi will possess one of the most formidable attacks in the Premier League. Fans will eagerly wait to see if these additions can propel the team toward a top-four finish this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush, journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic reported on Wednesday. The London club want to strengthen their forward line, with the Manchester City duo at the top of their wishlist.

Ornstein adds that talks between Tottenham and Manchester City are progressing well. A definitive agreement has not yet been reached, but there is optimism in north London that the contracts will soon be signed.

Savinho was left out of Manchester City's matchday squad for the Community Shield clash with Arsenal, a 3-0 defeat. Manager Enzo Maresca brought Marmoush on at half-time. Both forwards appear to have been given permission to leave the club this summer.

Last year, Tottenham appeared to have wrapped up a deal for Savinho for €50 million. The move ultimately fell through, after which the Brazilian forward signed a new contract at the Etihad Stadium until mid-2031.

Tottenham have already spent €270 million on new players in this transfer window. They paid large sums for Sandro Tonali (€108 million), Mateus Fernandes (€100 million) and Jan Paul van Hecke (€60 million).

Alongside those arrivals, Tottenham also added experience with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka. The club, who finished 17th twice in a row, do not appear to be done yet in the summer transfer market.

Voetbal International reported last week that Cody Gakpo has reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool's first bid from north London was worth €70 million. The interest in Gakpo is separate from the interest in Savinho.