Tottenham set to splash £150m on Manchester City pair as summer spree continues under Roberto de Zerbi
To The Lane And Back · Aaryan Choksi · 2026-08-20T19:35:59+00:00 · nguồn gốc
Tottenham continue to bolster their squad as Roberto De Zerbi kickstarts a new era at N17.
Tottenham have not shied away from showing immense ambition and intent this summer. After finishing just a place above the relegation zone last season, the Lilywhites had no choice but to bolster the squad for the upcoming campaign under Roberto de Zerbi. The ongoing injury crisis at N17 and the unavailability of several key players forced the North Londoners to move for new signings who could make an immediate impact at Hotspur Way in the coming months.
To everyone’s surprise, Spurs also managed to outspend every other Premier League club during the first half of the transfer window. They spent approximately £250m on six new signings, kickstarting a new era at N17 under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance. The Lilywhites brought in the likes of Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi to fix a leaky defence. On the other hand, they also broke the club’s transfer record twice, first by signing Mateus Fernandes and then by landing Sandro Tonali.
However, it is fair to say that the North Londoners have sleepwalked through the second half of the transfer window since making these blockbuster moves. They have not yet managed to bolster the attack, which has become a major cause for concern for De Zerbi. With the club being linked with several attackers in recent weeks, it is important that they bring in the right profiles who can hit the ground running at N17 in the coming weeks.
Tottenham edge closer to landing Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City
Tottenham are still active in the market as the club aims to bring in attacking reinforcements before the start of the new campaign. Roberto de Zerbi recently revealed that the Lilywhites were not yet done in the transfer market and that the club would announce a transfer “bomba” when the time was right. Well, it seems as though the North Londoners are preparing to detonate that “bomba” as we approach the business end of the window.
Recent reports have claimed that Spurs are edging closer to striking a double deal with Manchester City for both Savinho and Omar Marmoush. Both players are keen to get regular minutes and are exploring the possibility of making a move to N17 to become the face of the project under Roberto de Zerbi. The Lilywhites see the pair as priority targets as they aim to bolster their attack before the transfer window shuts.
However, fans have now been provided with the latest update on the transfer saga involving the Manchester City duo. As per Ben Jacobs (via X), Spurs are all set to splash £150m on Omar Marmoush and Savinho as they look to land both players before the start of the new season. With City keen on bolstering their midfield before the transfer window shuts, receiving a significant fee for both players could go a long way towards helping them in their pursuit of Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
From a footballing perspective, it makes complete sense why Spurs are keen on signing both Omar Marmoush and Savinho this summer. Both players offer something different in the final third and would become instant starters at N17. Marmoush could immediately displace Dominic Solanke in the starting XI, providing a different dynamic up top. Meanwhile, Savinho could feature on either wing, providing Roberto de Zerbi with greater tactical flexibility.