Hold up, Tottenham faithful, because David Ornstein just dropped a bomb from The Athletic. According to the “Ornacle,” Spurs are deep in talks with Manchester City for not one, but *two* transfers: Brazilian winger Savinho AND Egypt striker Omar Marmoush. This isn’t just a rumor, folks, negotiations are underway and reportedly “progressing.” Sky Sports’ Matt Law is even floating a combined price tag of a staggering £140 million for the pair. Yeah, you read that right.
Savinho’s Arrival Could Be Transformational
Listen, Savinho has been a name buzzing around for a while, and if this deal goes through, it might just explain why his negotiations have dragged on. Previous reports put his transfer fee last summer at around €50 million, with estimates for this move climbing upwards of £85 million, potentially including escalators. The guy is supposedly desperate to join Spurs, and honestly, I love this signing. I really do. He could be a truly transformational player for the team, and that kind of potential is exactly what you want when you’re splashing serious cash.
Marmoush Comes With Serious Warning Klaxons
Now, about Omar Marmoush. This is where the enthusiasm starts to fade, big time. I originally thought he was a younger prospect, but the guy is 27 years old, and his production at City hasn’t exactly been stellar since he joined. He was a beast at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, sure, but he’s only netted 10 goals in 37 appearances as Erling Haaland’s backup. And don’t even get me started on his World Cup performance this summer. AWFUL. He started all three group games for Egypt and their R16 penalty shootout win, racking up 11 shots with ZERO goals or assists. He was even benched for Egypt’s R16 loss to Argentina, coming in as a late sub. This makes you wonder if Spurs see him as an alternative to Cody Gakpo, who doesn’t seem to be leaving Liverpool, or if it means Richarlison is heading out with links to Everton and Saudi Arabia. This is the kind of move that gives me heartburn, y’all.
Is This Another Overpay for an “Aging and Flawed” Player?
Money might not be real when it comes to FFP/SCR danger for Spurs, but I can’t shake the feeling that this Marmoush part of the deal is another classic Tottenham “Premier League only” overpay. We’re talking about an aging and flawed player who might offer a marginal improvement, but likely won’t be a good long-term investment. His lack of top-tier performance is probably *why* he’s even available, but those warning klaxons are blaring. While Jay Harris’s Athletic piece hints at adding both Savinho and Marmoush, it’s clear one of these names brings way more excitement than the other. Tottenham fans should be ready for this double-move, but maybe keep one eye open for Marmoush’s track record. What happens next with these negotiations could shape the team’s season in a big way.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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