Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to fast-track two new arrivals into the squad, with Roberto De Zerbi hopeful that fresh faces can spark an immediate improvement in form. According to reporting from Fabrizio Romano, Spurs have struck a verbal agreement with Manchester City to bring in forward Omar Marmoush on a loan deal that includes a mandatory obligation to buy for £50 million once conditions are met.
Marmoush is expected to complete his medical on Monday, and if the paperwork is finalized before Tottenham's upcoming cup fixture, the Egyptian international could be included in the squad to face Charlton. Should the deal not be wrapped up in time for that match, the club will still be aiming to have him registered for Premier League action against Newcastle United, with the Friday 12pm BST deadline serving as the key cutoff point for eligibility.
Marmoush will not be the only new face pushing for inclusion. Winger Savinho is also closing in on a move to north London, and his arrival must similarly be processed before the same registration deadline in order for him to be considered for selection against Newcastle. Like Marmoush, there remains a possibility that Savinho could be involved sooner if his transfer is completed ahead of the Charlton tie.
The two incoming signings represent the latest additions to what has already been an extraordinarily busy summer for Tottenham in the transfer market. Once Savinho's move is confirmed, the north London club's total spending for the window will reach approximately £300 million, underlining the scale of investment being made as De Zerbi looks to reshape and strengthen his squad.
Despite the eye-catching outlay, the Italian coach was quick to stress that assembling a talented group of individuals does not guarantee results on the pitch. Speaking about the club's transfer activity, De Zerbi made clear that he views the summer's work as far from finished, while also cautioning that reputation alone will not be enough to turn performances around.
"Just to say, I am very happy. We have not finished yet in the transfer market. It is an important part," De Zerbi said. "So far, we have had a great [summer for] signings. Great players and personalities. But you don't win the game with big-name players. We have to deserve to win games."
The comments suggest that further incomings could still be on the horizon before the transfer window closes, even as Tottenham already prepare to integrate Marmoush and Savinho into their plans. Both players arrive with significant reputations, and their swift potential involvement reflects the urgency within the club to address recent struggles on the pitch.
For De Zerbi, the challenge now will be blending these high-profile additions into a cohesive unit capable of matching the ambition behind the spending. With upcoming fixtures against both Charlton in cup competition and Newcastle in the league, the timing of the registrations could prove pivotal in determining just how quickly the new arrivals are able to make an impact.
As Tottenham's summer spending approaches the £300 million mark, all eyes will be on whether Marmoush and Savinho can be cleared in time to feature, and whether their introduction can help spark the turnaround in results that De Zerbi and the club's supporters are hoping to see in the weeks ahead.
Based on reporting from Standard Football.