Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?

Tottenham are in discussions to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with talks between the clubs currently in progress. No formal agreement has been reached yet, but the north London club's summer spending is expected to surpass £300m. So far, Tottenham has spent £229.5m on Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. In addition, they have agreed to a £75m deal to bring in Manchester City winger Savinho.

Domestic defender Dominic Solanke has faced injury issues over the past 18 months, while Richarlison is nearing the end of his contract. Marmoush's impact at Manchester City appears to have decreased, but he offers a distinct skill set compared to the team's current options. Marmoush last played for Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 20 goals and provided 13 assists in 26 games before leaving Germany.

He also set a record for scoring directly from a free-kick in three consecutive competitive matches in Europe's top five leagues, a feat previously only accomplished by Lionel Messi in 2019.

Marmoush's scoring form, particularly his ability to take on opponents and create chances, makes him particularly appealing to Tottenham. His ability to run in behind and link play could provide significant benefits for De Zerbi's team. Opta's Premier League statistics from last season show that Marmoush averaged 11.46 runs behind per 90 minutes, which is comparable to Tottenham's forwards Dominic Solanke (11.61) and Richarlison (10.03).

However, Marmoush also contributed more with the ball, averaging 5.67 progressive carries and 3.86 shots per 90 minutes. His ability to thrive in a team that forces opponents to play on the back foot could be a valuable addition to Tottenham's attacking options.