Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Egyptian international Omar Marmoush from Manchester City in the winter transfer window.

According to a report by Win Win, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Omar Marmoush. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the winter transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Manchester City forward has emerged as a target for them.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are monitoring the Cairo-born attacker’s situation closely, and they are ready to ramp up their efforts to sign him once he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Marmoush would prioritise remaining with Manchester City beyond the winter transfer window, thus leaving the two Premier League clubs in a spot of bother.

How has Omar Marmoush fared at Manchester City?

Omar Marmoush has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth €75 million in January 2025. The 26-year-old arrived at the Etihad amid hype surrounding him after an excellent stint with the Bundesliga club, and he was a rare bright spot for City in the second half of the 2024/25 season.

However, Marmoush has struggled for regular involvement this term, managing only 389 minutes of game time in 15 appearances across all competitions thus far, chipping in with only one goal and one assist. Meanwhile, the Egyptian attacker’s stock remains high, with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.

Move across the Premier League on the cards?

Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Omar Marmoush is understandable. The Lilywhites are combing the market for a versatile attacker, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void at the club. Additionally, Richarlison’s long-term future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is uncertain, and they have already sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. So, Marmoush is a viable target for Tottenham.

As for Aston Villa, the Villans are keen on signing a versatile attacker who can initially slot anywhere in the offensive unit before succeeding Ollie Watkins as the first-choice striker. Marmoush fits the bill perfectly for Aston Villa. The latest report has revealed that while Villa and Spurs are monitoring his situation closely, they are ready to intensify their efforts to sign him once he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, a deal will not be straightforward, as the 26-year-old Egyptian international would prefer to remain at Manchester City beyond the summer transfer window. But with Antoine Semenyo on the verge of arriving from Bournemouth, a January departure may suit Marmoush. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the African attacker.