Tottenham Hotspur have identified Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as a primary target to rescue their season, with manager Thomas Frank actively exploring a deal to bring the Egyptian to North London. The development comes as Spurs look to add firepower to a side currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table.
According to a report from The Mirror, Tottenham have made contact regarding Marmoush’s availability, just 12 months after his £59m move to the Etihad Stadium. The 26-year-old has struggled to break into Pep Guardiola’s starting XI, managing just 206 minutes of Premier League football this season, and is reportedly open to a move to reignite his career.
The Man City Situation
Marmoush’s time in Manchester has been a source of frustration. Signed from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 to provide competition for Erling Haaland and the wide forwards, he has found himself frozen out. With City seemingly open to refining their squad, Spurs view this as a market opportunity to sign a "world-class" talent who simply needs a system that trusts him.
For Thomas Frank, Marmoush offers the tactical versatility required to save his tenure. The Dane needs a forward capable of pressing from the front and playing across the front three—traits Marmoush showcased in the Bundesliga but has rarely been able to display in sky blue. A loan move with an obligation to buy is mooted as the most likely structure, though City may demand a permanent fee to recoup their investment.
Strand Larsen Also on Radar
Marmoush is not the only name on Frank’s shortlist. The report confirms that Spurs are also tracking Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian, who moved to Molineux permanently last summer, has found goals hard to come by in a struggling Wolves side but his physical profile appeals to Frank, who enjoyed success with similar strikers during his time at Brentford.
With Conor Gallagher having already arrived from Atletico Madrid earlier this week to shore up the midfield, the focus is now entirely on the final third. Tottenham know that their current league position is unacceptable, and with games against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund looming, the pressure on Frank to deliver immediate results—and signings—is intense.
Betting Market Reaction
The Omar Marmoush next club odds have shifted dramatically following the news of the enquiry. Having previously been linked with Aston Villa, Spurs are now the frontrunners should City sanction an exit. The next 48 hours will be crucial in determining whether Guardiola is willing to strengthen a domestic rival, even one currently sitting in the bottom half of the table.