Since the summer transfer window, Tottenham have been trying to secure the services of Savinho, but Manchester City are proving too greedy in negotiations, forcing Spurs to turn their attention to another Citizens flop.
Throughout the summer, Savinho's name was frequently mentioned in connection with Spurs. Thomas Frank was desperate to sign the Brazilian winger and his directors had even submitted an offer of €50m (£44m), but it was rejected by Manchester City, who are demanding €70m (£61.5m) to let the 26-year-old leave.
The January window is the opportune moment to resume negotiations, especially as the Sky Blues are on the verge of winning the tug-of-war with other English giants for Antoine Semenyo.
Tottenham were also in the running for the Bournemouth winger and according to Team Talk, after being beaten to the punch in that pursuit, the London club could fall back on Omar Marmoush.
Omar Marmoush to Tottenham, the ideal January marriage?
The Egyptian forward is getting ve
ry little playing time at Manchester City and the imminent arrival of Antoine Semenyo could push him towards the exit. The British outlet reports that discussions have reached a stalemate with Savinho, who signed a contract extension last October. Omar Marmoush represents an opportunity that Spurs want to capitalise on.
Manchester City have been searching for a striker to support Erling Haaland for a year. The English giants thought they had found their man in Omar Marmoush, but the former Eintracht Frankfurt player has failed to establish himself.
The Citizens are therefore set to invest in Antoine Semenyo. Already starved of playing time since the start of the season, Omar Marmoush is counting on AFCON to revive his career but will certainly be pushed towards the exit this winter.
Spurs in desperate need of attacking leader
Spurs have been in desperate need of a new attacking leader since Son Heung-min's departure. Tottenham sit 14th in the Premier League, a position unworthy of a club with their budget and ambitions.
Omar Marmoush could become the new darling of Spurs fans. Once again, lengthy negotiations with Manchester City will be required, as the 26-year-old forward is valued at €65m (£57.1m) and Pep Guardiola's side will do everything to recoup their initial investment (€75m/£65.9m).
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
