Tottenham in talks with Manchester City over Savinho and Omar Marmoush

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a double deal for forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, BBC Sport reported on 20 August 2026 during the summer transfer negotiations. Sources told BBC Sport that negotiations are progressing, although an agreement has yet to be reached.

Spurs' interest in Brazilian winger Savinho dates back to 2025 when the 22-year-old opted to remain at the Etihad Stadium. He joined Manchester City for a £30m fee in 2024 from French club Troyes. Savinho was limited to seven Premier League starts last season and is now minded to leave the club.

The 27-year-old Omar Marmoush was signed by City in 2025 for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt. He fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola in 2025-26 and managed eight goals in 36 appearances in all competitions that season.

Manchester City's valuation for the pair has not been disclosed, but the club would expect to make a significant profit on both players. Roberto de Zerbi has revamped Tottenham's midfield this summer, signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a combined £185m. De Zerbi has stressed the need to strengthen his attack after Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League last term, scoring just 48 goals in 38 games.

Tottenham remain interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but it is unclear whether the club could finance a deal for the Netherlands international as well as moves for Marmoush and Savinho. Manchester City have already sold a host of players this summer, including Rodri, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and second-choice goalkeeper James Trafford.

Tottenham kick off their Premier League campaign away at Brentford on Saturday (17:30 BST), while Manchester City host Bournemouth on Sunday (14:00 BST). Negotiations between Spurs and City remain ongoing, with no agreement reached at present as both clubs approach those opening fixtures.