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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham 'will sign' Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, with the Citizens having a replacement lined up already in the form of Palmeiras frontman Allan.

Spurs are looking to close a double deal with City, with a deal to sign Savinho already agreed and just waiting on official confirmation from the two clubs that the transfer has got over the line.

And Marmoush is set to follow the Brazilian to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with reports suggesting that City could recoup around £160million for the two players.

Tottenham are in need of attacking reinforcements, as their opening day display against Brentford showed.

Spurs got the new 2026/27 Premier League season off to a horrific start, going down to a dismal 3-0 defeat away at Brentford. They were second best in almost every department on the pitch, with head coach Roberto De Zerbi admitting he could see a defeat coming.

De Zerbi said: "I knew after the Hoffenheim game, I said we are not in the right point, we are late for the start of the Premier League. But it's a step, we have to improve quickly.

"Anyway, we could fight stronger than we did today. We lost too many duels, we made too many mistakes in the timing when we wanted to push the pressure higher. We arrived second for the second ball, we didn't win one second ball, one duel, one tackle, and it's tough.

They deserved to win and we played very, very bad.

De Zerbi should have Savinho and Marmoush to work with heading into the second game of the season against Newcastle United next weekend, after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed City were in talks over a replacement for the Egyptian forward.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "What I can tell you now guys is that a few minutes ago there was new direct contact between Manchester City and Palmeiras for the 22-year-old winger Allan and Palmeiras are going very, very strong for this one. They absolutely confirmed to Manchester City that their original intention was to keep the player but my understanding is that Manchester City are ready to pay a little bit more than €40million with add-ons and so the structure of the deal is going to be around a total of €40million plus some add-ons and Manchester City are very confident now to close the deal in the next 24 to 48 hours."

Roberto De Zerbi is surely considering making a controversial transfer decision after watching Tottenham Hotspur suffer a disastrous 3-0 defeat away to Brentford in their Premier League opener.

After spending over £200 million on a major rebuild, Spurs have been tipped to return to European qualification contention this season. That was until De Zerbi's men were deservedly beaten at the Gtech Community Stadium, and at times they were their own worst enemies.

Keane Lewis-Potter gave the Bees the lead in the 12th minute before Vitaly Janelt capitalised on a poor piece of goalkeeping from Antonin Kinsky to make it two-nil in the 33rd minute. Halftime didn't change the course of the game as Michael Kayode added a third in the 49th minute.

This was the first time Spurs had conceded three goals in a game under De Zerbi, and it brought back memories of last season's struggles. While his transfer chiefs look at Cody Gakpo and Savinho to bolster his attack, it's between the sticks that the Lilywhites should consider focusing on before the transfer window closes on September 1st.

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: De Zerbi Needs New Number One

Kinsky put a horror showing against Atletico Madrid in March behind him once De Zerbi replaced Igor Tudor, and the Czech goalkeeper has since become his new manager's number one. Many will point to his outstanding save in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United as evidence that he has the makings of an excellent shot-stopper.

That said, the 23-year-old never truly fills you with confidence, especially on the ball, and his glaring mistake for Brentford's second goal is hard to ignore. He's still young and has room to grow, but if De Zerbi wants to return his side to Europe, he needs a more trustworthy first-choice goalkeeper.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Antonin Kinsky's goals prevented against Brentford were -17, per SofaScore.

The solution is Emiliano Martinez, whose future is in doubt following Zion Suzuki's arrival at Aston Villa. The Japanese star is set to replace the Argentine as Unai Emery's new number one, and Juventus' decision to sign Guglielmo Vicario instead of the 33-year-old has opened the door for Spurs.

The North Londoners have been linked with Martinez, who had been set to join Juve before they pulled the plug due to an £8.5 million asking price. That fee is more than reasonable for a World Cup-winning shot-stopper who has years of experience in the top flight.

Martinez Might Have Lloris' Approval

Martinez is a polarising character, and his Arsenal roots could put a fair few fans off, but if he is happy to join Spurs, he'd be a worthy short-term number one for De Zerbi. Moving for the Argentine allows Kinsky to further develop as his understudy, learning from a Yashin Trophy winner.

While Martinez has had issues with the club's former goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, the Frenchman praised him in March 2025. He told Argentine outlet La Nacion:

"I like Dibu. There are many questions about his personality, but I know he's someone who adds a lot of value. He has a great personality on and off the field. And while he's criticized for how he sometimes behaves during penalties, I think he does very well and is defending his goal, his country, his club. He's one of the best at penalties, if not the best."

De Zerbi knows how to handle big characters and could benefit from Martinez's experience and leadership, as divisive as it may be. He's a loose cannon, but one that plays with passion, and this type of personality might help raise the standards after an alarmingly poor loss away to Brentford.

Tottenham Hotspur have made their move to hijack Aston Villa's bid to sign Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson, according to Football FanCast.

Spurs have had a very busy summer with six new arrivals before the season started, including record-breaking deals for midfield duo Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. Roberto De Zerbi is also keen to add to his attacking options before the September 1st deadline, and a deal has been agreed to sign Man City star Savinho, while they are also pushing to agree a move for Omar Marmoush.

But the club are still keen to add a third attacking option to the squad, and with a deal for Liverpool star Cody Gakpo stalling, Spurs are ready to go for an alternative option.

According to a report, Tottenham are now in direct contact with Chelsea over a move to sign Senegal international Jackson ahead of Aston Villa.

The north London side want to understand the conditions to get a deal done before they pull the trigger on another big-money move, with the Blues understood to be looking for around £65m to let him leave. Should Spurs make their move, it could take their spending up to more than £400m for the window.

Villa are understood to be braced to make a move, with Unai Emery a big fan of the player, as they prepare for the potential exit of Ollie Watkins. The England international is a top target for Al Hilal and the Villans have already rejected four offers for his services. However, GIVEMESPORT sources understand that the player has told club chiefs he wants to make the move.

Jackson spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich after falling out of favour under Enzo Maresca, but he found himself behind Harry Kane there too, scoring 11 goals and registering four assists in 34 appearances across 1,320 minutes.

He has spent pre-season at Chelsea working under Xabi Alonso, but the Blues have since brought in Danny Welbeck, and also have all of Joao Pedro, Emmanuel Emegha, and Liam Delap on their books for the position. That has made him surplus to requirements, and he is expected to leave before the window shuts.

Marmoush Versatility Could Unlock Deal

Spurs want players who are versatile to play in their attack, and the current idea is that Marmoush is coming in to play as a number nine, with Savinho and Gakpo either side of him.

But if Gakpo ends up staying at Anfield, a move for Jackson would make a lot of sense as Marmoush could move over to the wing, and a focal point in the number nine role could help to get the best out of those around him too.

£65m is a big outlay, but Jackson has experience at the highest level and has proven that he can score goals. Disrupting Aston Villa's plans to bring him in will weaken a rival too, so it could be a shrewd move.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the signings of Savinho and Omar Marmoush, and this audacious double swoop could ultimately result in some casualties from Roberto De Zerbi's squad.

The Lilywhites went big on defenders and midfielders earlier in the window, adding the likes of Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to their ranks for significant fees. They've left their attacking reinforcements late, but they're seemingly now set to secure two long-term targets.

Manchester City duo Savinho and Marmoush will arrive for a mouth-watering combined fee, providing De Zerbi's ensemble with technical quality, flair and versatility in the final third.

These additions were necessary for Spurs, whose current cohort of offensive players leaves a lot to be desired. Some of these stars may now push for an exit, with their minutes likely to decline significantly due to these arrivals, and with Tottenham likely eager to recoup some of the money they've spent.

With that said, here are four Spurs attackers who could now leave the club.

Richarlison

Richarlison has been linked with a move away from Tottenham for several years now, yet a deal has never quite materialised, and he's always found a way to work himself back into the picture. While he's likely to start against Brentford on Saturday, the arrival of Marmoush may prompt him to urge his agent to source potential suitors.

The Egyptian and Dominic Solanke are likely to be viewed by De Zerbi as his two primary striker options. This will see the Brazilian's minutes plummet, and he's at the stage of his career where he may no longer be satisfied with a bit-part role.

Everton have been linked with a shock move for their former forward, and this may actually be a suitable destination for the 29-year-old. If this switch doesn't come to fruition in the remaining two weeks of the window, it's possible a January move could be on the table, after it's made clear to Richarlison how peripheral his role in N17 might be.

Mikey Moore

Like Richarlison, Mikey Moore is another who may play his part against Brentford, but this is largely a symptom of an extensive list of absences, rather than anything noteworthy he's done to earn his place. Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are all ruled out with long-term injuries, the deal for the City duo hasn't gone through yet, and Solanke and Mohammed Kudus are doubts.

This leaves Moore as the only real option off the right, and he could therefore be granted his final appearance in a Spurs shirt at the Gtech Community Stadium, at least for the time being. The 19-year-old made 47 appearances on loan at Rangers last season, and didn't exactly set the world alight, finishing the campaign with seven league goals.

That said, he still has the capacity to develop into a special player; it's just that minutes may be limited for him in the 2026/27 season. The Lilywhites might therefore opt to send the youngster on another temporary stint for a year to continue his development.

Dane Scarlett

Unlike Moore, there's not a great chance that Dane Scarlett has a long-term future at Spurs. The striker has endured a series of underwhelming loan spells in recent years, most recently scoring one goal in 13 appearances for Hibernian.

At 22, he's unlikely to develop into a player who is at the required level for a team with aspirations of qualifying for the Champions League again.

De Zerbi has made it clear what he thinks of Scarlett with his infrequent use of the youngster throughout pre-season, and thus, it's likely he finds a new home before the end of the window.

Wilson Odobert

Wilson Odobert showed some positive signs in a dire Spurs side last season, but was struck with an unfortunate long-term injury in February, just as he was gaining momentum.

While it's not out of the question for him to recover and re-establish himself in De Zerbi's team, Savinho is going to be favoured over the Frenchman and this pecking order may ultimately lead to his departure. While his injury likely prevents him from being sold before the summer window is up, all roads could lead to a January exit.

Tottenham Hotspur can complete a perfect summer transfer window by signing Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz.

Tottenham stunned their Premier League rivals by wrapping up six quick signings early in the window, and now they are working hard to get at least three more over the line before the September 1 deadline.

Spurs have now agreed a deal worth up to £85m to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, while they are also working on a deal to sign his club teammate, Omar Marmoush, having already agreed personal terms, as Roberto De Zerbi looks to add a new striker to his squad.

The Italian coach still wants another wide player even if he lands the City duo in the coming days, with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo his top target.

The north London outfit might have to be patient in their pursuit of the Netherlands international however, with the Reds not being open to a sale until they land two new wingers themselves, as they target moves for PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, as well as making a bid for Brighton and Hove Albion attacker Yankuba Minteh.

Tottenham's squad would be close to De Zerbi's dream if he lands all three, but there is still one gaping hole in the team, and that is competition for Pedro Porro in the right-back spot.

Spurs had more than adequate cover for the World Cup-winning full-back in Djed Spence, but the Englishman has completed a move to Inter Milan this summer.

While Porro is an outstanding player who has just signed a long-term contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, his main back-up to his position as things stand is Archie Gray, who is a central midfielder by trade.

Tottenham Must Seal Daniel Munoz Deal

Tottenham have been linked with new right-backs in recent weeks, but interest has almost taken a back seat as they look to tie up a trio of attacking signings.

Should De Zerbi get the three players the club are currently working to sign, every summer addition will arrive in north London with Premier League experience.

It is a pattern that has continued with right-back links too, with Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams and Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz two players mentioned.

Top Spurs source Paul O'Keefe confirmed earlier this month that the club admire Eagles star Munoz, who has shone at right-back and right wing-back for the south London outfit in recent seasons.

The Colombia international has made more than 80 English top flight outings for Palace since completing a £7m move to Selhurst Park, and has established himself as one of the best in his position in that time.

Munoz may be 30 now, but there are few better options that De Zerbi and Tottenham could sign now to back up a World Cup winner, who offer real quality when they do come into the XI.

Given his age and the fact he has two years remaining on his contract at Palace, there will be an expectation that he wouldn't cost the world either.

Now they need to get the deal done to complete the perfect summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to table a bid to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they close in on a double deal to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.

Tottenham have shown huge ambition during the summer transfer window, having already broken their transfer record twice to bring in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, but more big business is expected in the final 10 days of the window.

Spurs have already reached an agreement with City worth £85m in total for Savinho, who the north London outfit have wanted to sign for more than 12 months.

Club chiefs are also in talks with the eight-time Premier League champions over the Brazilian's attacking teammate Marmoush, as they look to bring in a new centre-forward ahead of September 1, to make a serious assault on the Premier League this term.

According to Italian journalist Alfredo on X, not only are Tottenham on the verge of reaching an agreement to sign the Egypt international, but they are also set to launch an offer to prise Gakpo away from Liverpool.

It is no secret that De Zerbi wants all three players in the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although progress with Gakpo could be slower as the Reds work on signing two attacking players for Andoni Iraola in the closing days of the window.

Gakpo is understood to be keen on a move to Tottenham, although an attractive salary offer will need to be on the table given the Dutchman is reported to earn £250,000-a-week at Anfield.

Gakpo Signing Could End Star's Tottenham Career

Richarlison is one Tottenham forward expected to leave if Spurs end up landing all three of Savinho, Gakpo and Marmoush, but there is another player whose future could be in doubt too.

Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert may still be long-term absentees for Spurs, but when they make their returns De Zerbi is going to have a lot of attacking options to choose from, for three positions.

You would expect Savinho, Gakpo and Marmoush to start more often than not if available, with the likes of Solanke, Kudus and Simons providing immediate back-up.

That pecking order would raise doubts over the future of Mathys Tel, who already found first-team starts hard to come by under De Zerbi at the end of last season, when more attacking options were fit.

De Zerbi highlighted his youth as a potential reason why he wasn't starting in Tottenham's relegation battle.

He has a great attitude, he has great qualities, he's very young. Kolo Muani, he has much experience, but we'll see in the next game. Maybe he can start in the first eleven, but I don't like to change too many players, one game, one game.

The Frenchman has so far failed to make a consistent impact in a Tottenham shirt, and you do have to wonder how much action he will see in the opening weeks of the season, especially if these three targets join.

Tel needs to perform to a high level when he does get his chance, otherwise it's hard to see how he has a long-term future at the club.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on the injury situation of his squad as they prepare to face Brentford in the Premier League this weekend.

Spurs will be looking to head back in the right direction after an incredibly disappointing couple of years.

The north London club have now finished in seventh position in the Premier League two years on the bounce. They certainly showed signs of heading back in the right direction under De Zerbi towards the end of last season.

A trip to Brentford is how Tottenham get their Premier League campaign underway, and it will be no easy task after they enjoyed an impressive 25-26 season.

Spurs have spent significantly in the summer transfer window, so there's no doubt they'll be expecting to at least climb into the top half of the Premier League table.

Whether that is achievable remains to be seen, but they have certainly given it a good go in the market.

Speaking to the media ahead of Tottenham's game against Brentford, De Zerbi has confirmed that Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Pape Matar Sarr, and Mohammed Kudus will all be unavailable for the away side this weekend.

"Micky is not on the list tomorrow like Pedro Porro. James Maddison is inside [it], Solanke inside, Udogie, Fernandes also. Sarr not because he felt some pain, but nothing big. Kudus is almost ready."

The Tottenham boss failed to provide an update on Dejan Kulusevski, but it's incredibly unlikely that he's available after he missed the whole of pre-season.

De Zerbi also failed to provide an update on Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert. With both players recovering from ACL injuries, it's going to be a while before we see them in action.

Tottenham have strengthened significantly in the defensive and midfield areas, but their attack is still short of numbers.

Injuries to Van Hecke and Porro also leave Spurs with a problem defensively, but thankfully they've brought in new additions over the summer window.

Their attacking options certainly don't scream a side that is going to be competing for European places in the 26–27 season.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a second agreement after Savinho, with his Manchester City teammate Omar Marmoush now agreeing personal terms to join, according to Fabrizio Romano.

After making six signings in the opening weeks of the window, Tottenham haven't completed a new signing since the club-record arrival of Sandro Tonali on July 6.

However, Spurs have now agreed a deal with their Premier League rivals for Savinho, with the Brazilian set to move to the English capital for a total package worth £85m.

While Roberto De Zerbi looks set to land one of the attacking players he wants in his squad before the September 1 deadline, there could be two more on the way in the next 10 days.

The north London outfit are still keen on a deal to bring Cody Gakpo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Liverpool, although it could depend on the Reds landing two new players themselves for their frontline.

Spurs also want a striker, and they are also advancing in negotiations with City over a move for Omar Marmoush, with Romano issuing another important update on a move for the Egypt international on his YouTube channel.

He said: "Don't forget Omar Marmoush. It's not over at all in the summer transfer window for Tottenham, because I always told you Savinho, Gakpo, then a striker. Savinho done, Gakpo, we will talk in the next days, and then now we have the striker.

With Marmoush, Tottenham have an agreement on personal terms done already a few days ago. Marmoush is open to joining Tottenham, so this deal is advancing already on player side, and then on club-to-club side.

"My understanding is that it's not closed yet as Savinho is, but there is a very big optimism to get the deal done."

De Zerbi Can Unleash the Real Marmoush

Marmoush arrived at Manchester City in January 2025 with an exciting reputation and a brilliant record for Eintracht Frankfurt, having scored 37 goals and registered a further 20 assists in 67 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.

The Egyptian, who earns around £280,000-a-week gross according to Sky Sports, has effectively played back-up to Erling Haaland for the majority of his time at the Etihad, which makes it difficult to get consistency, especially in a new country and league.

De Zerbi would have a big decision to make if Marmoush completes a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, given he already has Dominic Solanke and Richarlison to pick from for the sole centre-forward role in his preferred system.

Should Marmoush come in, it would be no surprise to see Richarlison leave the club, with Everton among the clubs interested in signing the Brazilian.

The Egyptian clearly has a lot of quality, especially in terms of his finishing ability, and while there are areas for him to improve upon in terms of being an all-round centre-forward, he has all the attributes to help transform Tottenham's attacking options.

Guardiola was certainly full of praise for the striker last season.

Tottenham Hotspur have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign Savinho in a deal worth in excess of £75m, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs have had a strong interest in the Brazil winger for well over 12 months after trying to sign him last summer, before City decided against allowing him to move on and tied him down to a new long-term contract.

But after a season of struggling to feature regularly in the first team under Pep Guardiola, the north London club has now pushed to get a deal done, and an agreement has finally been reached to add him to Roberto De Zerbi's squad.

According to a report by the ever-reliable Romano, the two clubs have now reached a verbal agreement for a deal worth more than £75m, and the player is set to travel for a medical with Spurs ahead of the season opener this weekend.

The club are also understood to be pushing for a move for Savinho's City teammate Omar Marmoush in a double deal, but Romano states that talks over a move for the Egypt international are separate currently and are still ongoing.

Savinho had already made it clear to City that he wanted to leave in search of more regular first-team football, and he has now been given the green light to make that wish come true.

Tottenham have had a very busy summer window already, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, but the manager is desperate to add to his attack with at least three signings.

Alongside Savinho and Marmoush, the club are also looking at a deal for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, while Pedro Neto has also been linked, although it's understood that he was seen as an alternative to the Brazilian.

Spurs Signing an 'Extraordinary' Star

Savinho was on the brink of making this move last year, which only stopped because then-manager Guardiola stepped in to block the deal, hoping he could draw out the potential of the young winger.

After he made the decision, he spoke to the press, calling the 22-year-old 'extraordinary'.

"I am only concerned right now that Savinho will be with us for the rest of the season and hopefully many years, because of the potential he has at 21. He has to improve in final positions but he is an extraordinary player."

New manager Enzo Maresca is clearly not as fussed about keeping hold of him this summer, and Spurs have now got their man ahead of their Premier League opener against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham are advancing on a deal to sign a player that former striker Mido recommended over two years ago.

It's been an incredibly busy summer transfer window for Tottenham, strengthening in multiple areas of the pitch.

Spurs have improved their goalkeeping department, assigning Martin Dubravka as a backup, while also bringing in a number of defenders and midfielders.

What Spurs are yet to do is strengthen in the final third, but they are working on some new additions to reinforce their attack.

With the midfield, defence and goalkeeper situations now solved, attention has quickly turned to bringing in reinforcements in the final third.

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tottenham are now advancing in talks to sign Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush alongside Savinho.

Marmoush has struggled to cement himself as a regular starter at City, which is no surprise when competing with Erling Haaland.

A move to Tottenham could be exactly what he needs to kick-start his career in the Premier League, and Spurs are now pushing to make it happen.

Former Tottenham striker Mido posted on X back in April 2024, suggesting that he previously advised Tottenham to sign Mohamed Salah while he was still at Basel.

Mido also suggests in the same post that he has another suggestion for Tottenham.

Over two years ago, the former Egyptian international urged Daniel Levy to sign Marmoush while he was at Eintracht Frankfurt.

It looks as though Tottenham are finally getting the man Mido wanted, despite Marmoush being set to play under a different manager and ownership than the one in charge two years ago.

Savinho could complete exciting double deal

Although Tottenham shouldn't be signing players based on the recommendations of some of their former stars, Mido was certainly correct in his praise for Marmoush.

The Egyptian forward went on to join Manchester City shortly after Mido hyped the attacker, and it could be an exciting addition for Spurs.

Bringing in both Marmoush and Savinho would significantly improve Tottenham's attacking options, giving Roberto De Zerbi plenty to work with.

Although the focus has been on how significantly Tottenham have spent in the middle of the park, we could see a huge double deal in the forward line over the coming weeks.