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<\/p>\nEring Haaland is a big fan of one Tottenham transfer target<\/p>\n
13:03, 29 Jan 2026Updated 13:05, 29 Jan 2026<\/p>\n
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A Manchester City star has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur(Image: Alex Davidson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Omar Marmoush has emerged as a reported target for Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window. The Manchester City striker has been linked with a move to Spurs<\/a> but the club only have a few days left to finalise a potential deal as deadline day looms.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old was signed by Pep Guardiola for \u00a359million last January following a prolific spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 37 goals in 67 games. Filling the void that Julian Alvarez had left in the City squad a few months earlier, Marmoush had an immediate impact upon his arrival.<\/p>\n The Egypt international ended last season with seven goals in 16 league games and appeared primed for a starring role this campaign. However, he had to wait until last weekend against Wolves for his first league goal. It was just Marmoush’s third league start after overcoming a knee injury and also representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n City\u2019s recent signing of Antoine Semenyo has further fuelled speculation that Marmoush could leave, with Spurs among several clubs linked with a \u00a326million move<\/a>. Despite his slow start to the season, Marmoush has been lauded by the likes of Haaland and Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner during his career.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR TOTTENHAM FB PAGE! Latest Spurs news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n Erling Haaland\u2019s \u2018special\u2019 verdict<\/p>\n A few days after his move to City was completed, Marmoush started in a 3-1 win over Chelsea. Although he did not score, Erling Haaland was instantly impressed with his new teammate.<\/p>\n “I think especially in the first half you can see he has something special,\u201d Haaland said after Marmoush\u2019s debut. \u201cThere\u2019s a reason City brought him because he has something special.<\/p>\n \u201cHe got straight into the team and It\u2019s about getting to know him as soon as possible because there are so many important games coming. It\u2019s about giving him confidence and he\u2019s going to be a fantastic player for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Haaland added: \u201cHe had an amazing first half of the season for Eintracht Frankfurt and hopefully, he\u2019s going to have the same season with us now for the second half of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n Erling Haaland lauded Marmoush after his Manchester City debut(Image: James Gill – Danehouse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Loved by Oliver Glasner<\/p>\n Marmoush first crossed paths with Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as a young striker at Wolfsburg. He made his debut in 2020, featuring 10 times under the manager, before being loaned out to St Pauli and Stuttgart.<\/p>\n While his game was still developing, Glasner was quickly convinced of the forward\u2019s potential. Despite their short time working together at Wolfsburg, the pair remained in contact and Glasner spoke highly of Marmoush’s character and footballing talent last year.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has all the abilities to become one of the top strikers in the world,\u201d Glasner said ahead of facing his former player. \u201cWe could see from day one, when he trained with us, because he has the skills.<\/p>\n Oliver Glasner has praised Marmoush in the past(Image: Richard Pelham\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I also loved was, at that time, he was in Germany for two and a half years and he spoke German perfectly. This is quite unusual. You could see he’s a great guy, he has all the skills.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s in the football career, sometimes it\u2019s not a straight direction to the top. I think he was on loan at FC St Pauli, in VfB Stuttgart, performing for Wolfsburg and then the outstanding season for Frankfurt. Immediately he showed at Manchester City the kind of striker he is, so I’m really pleased for him, but not tomorrow!\u201d<\/p>\n We’ve launched a new podcast ‘Talking Tottenham’ with Alasdair Gold and Ryan Taylor.<\/p>\n Each week, they will dive deep into the biggest topics as they follow Thomas Frank’s side every step of the way. We’ll bring you the latest news, analysis and a laugh too as Spurs look to follow up on last season’s Europa League triumph.<\/p>\n And, given it’s Spurs, there will be plenty of drama and big talking points – with Frank enduring an action-packed start to his tenure in north London.<\/p>\n Selection decisions that backfire. VAR controversy. Unsung heroes. Miserable home form. Transfer dilemmas. The next wonderkid. We’ll have it all covered on ‘Talking Tottenham’.<\/p>\n![\"Erling](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2258720344.jpg\")
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