{
  "id": 3470886,
  "title": "EPL: Marmoush joins Spurs on loan from Man City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/epl-marmoush-joins-spurs-on-loan-from-man-city-3470886",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-marmoush-joins-spurs-on-loan-from-man-city/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur have secured a loan deal for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an option to make the move permanent for £60 million next summer, according to BBC Sport. The 27-year-old Egyptian international struggled for regular playing time at Manchester City, where he joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for £59 million. Marmoush, who scored 16 goals in 62 appearances across all competitions for City, was often a second choice behind Erling Haaland and found it difficult to break into the starting lineup. He made just eight league starts and contributed 700 minutes, finishing the 2025-26 season with three goals and three assists. Marmoush's move to Tottenham could prove beneficial as he seeks first-team football and provides versatility for manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Egyptian can operate across the frontline, having experience playing as a center-forward, second striker, and from the left wing. Tottenham's summer spending reportedly exceeded £312 million, including the acquisition of Savio from Manchester City, as they aim to strengthen their attacking options.",
  "summary": "Omar Marmoush has joined Tottenham on loan from Manchester City with an obligation to buy. The Egyptian forward moves to Spurs after struggling for regular playing time at Manchester City, where he joined for £59 million in January 2025 from Eintracht Frankfurt.\n\nMarmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for City, with eight of those goals coming in 36 appearances during the 2025-26 season. His Premier League involvement dropped significantly last season, starting just eight league matches and playing around 700 minutes, finishing the campaign with three goals and three assists.\n\nThe loan deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent for £60 million next summer, according to Punch Nigeria.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Marmoush joins Spurs on loan from Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/epl-marmoush-joins-spurs-on-loan-from-man-city",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:06:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tottenham set to sign another Man City star after Omar Marmoush deal agreed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tottenham-set-to-sign-another-man-city-star-after-omar-marmoush-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:31:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}