Omar Marmoush has no interest in making a winter switch to Tottenham in the coming weeks.
Tottenham need to act swiftly in the transfer window before fans completely lose patience with the club. The Lilywhites are clearly struggling to produce positive results in the Premier League under Thomas Frank, forcing the club to consider reinforcements in the coming weeks. It is crucial that the North Londoners sign players who can instantly improve the overall quality of the squad.
It comes as no surprise that Spurs are targeting attacking reinforcements this winter. There is an urgent need to sign a new striker who can compete with Richarlison for a place in the starting eleven and keep the Brazilian on his toes. With Dominic Solanke failing to recover from his ankle injury, it has become necessary for the club to identify his long-term replacement in the coming weeks.
Tottenham might miss out on Manchester City star Omar Marmoush.
Tottenham might miss out on Manchester City star Omar Marmoush.
Randal Kolo Muani has also struggled to make his mark at N17 under Thomas Frank this season. The Frenchman joined Spurs on a season-long loan from PSG in the summer, a deal that did not include an option to buy. However, it appears he has not adapted well to English football, as he is yet to open his account for the Lilywhites in the Premier League. A return to the French capital now seems like the most plausible outcome.
Tottenham suffer blow in their pursuit of Manchester City star Omar Marmoush
Recent reports have linked Spurs with Manchester City star Omar Marmoush. The Egypt international has barely featured for the Cityzens this season after slipping down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium. He has not been given enough game time and is playing second fiddle to Erling Haaland. As a result, the Lilywhites were looking to seize the opportunity to lure him to N17 for the second half of the campaign.
Marmoush has the quality to start for several top teams in the Premier League. Despite scoring just one goal for Manchester City this season, the 26-year-old possesses immense ability that simply needs the right environment to flourish. He would provide a reliable option up front, while his versatility would also benefit Spurs, as Thomas Frank could deploy him either on the wing or as an out-and-out striker.
🚨🆕 Omar #Marmoush currently has no plans to leave Manchester City in January. At this stage, he intends to stay and fight for his place. However, there are numerous enquiries on the table, including from top clubs. #MCFC
It has been denied to me that there are talks with… pic.twitter.com/gs1hFBltLy
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 8, 2026
However, there appears to be a new twist in the transfer saga involving the Egyptian. According to Florian Plettenberg (via X), Marmoush has no intention of leaving Manchester City anytime soon and is determined to fight for his place in the squad for the remainder of the campaign. The journalist also reports that Tottenham have not made any contact with the Cityzens regarding a potential move for the forward this winter.
It now seems that Spurs may need to shift their focus to other alternatives instead. They must act quickly in the transfer window and target players who are willing to come to N17 and make an immediate impact. Recent reports suggest that Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is keen on a winter move and would be willing to fight for his place at a new club. As a result, the Lilywhites should pursue that deal and attempt to convince the Norwegian to join Thomas Frank’s project.
Will Spurs show real intent and attempt to test the waters for Marmoush once again? Or is it a foregone conclusion that the 26-year-old will remain at the Etihad Stadium? Only time will tell.