Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Omar Marmoush is set to leave the club, with Tottenham reportedly interested in taking the Egyptian forward on loan before the transfer deadline.
Marmoush’s potential departure adds another twist to a busy summer at the Etihad, with City continuing to reshape their squad under Maresca.
The forward has been linked with a temporary switch to Tottenham as the clock ticks towards Tuesday’s 11pm deadline.
While no deal has been completed, Maresca’s latest comments suggest Marmoush’s future could soon be decided.
Speaking ahead of City’s Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace, Maresca gave a clear indication that the 27-year-old is heading towards the exit door.
“I think Omar is set to leave. Nothing is done yet. We are waiting for that, but Nico Gonzalez left, Savio left and Omar is probably going to leave.”
Marmoush would become the latest notable departure from Maresca’s squad.
Nico Gonzalez and Savio have already left, while Marmoush now appears increasingly likely to follow them out of the Etihad.
The potential exit comes at an important stage of City’s rebuild.
Maresca has already overseen significant changes to his midfield and attacking options, with new faces arriving while several established players have moved on.
For Marmoush, a loan move could provide an opportunity for regular football and a fresh environment after struggling to establish himself as an undisputed starter. Tottenham could offer precisely that.
While Marmoush’s future remains unresolved, Maresca also provided positive news regarding one of City’s newest recruits.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, the highly rated 18-year-old midfielder, is ready to make his first start against Crystal Palace on Friday Night Football.
The teenager recently arrived from Lille in a major move and has immediately caught the attention of the City coaching staff.
Maresca also confirmed that Elliot Anderson is fit and available after being withdrawn during City’s weekend victory over Bournemouth.
That gives the manager more options as City prepare for another Premier League test.
Despite the transfer deadline approaching rapidly, Maresca insisted his immediate attention is firmly on the next match.
Asked how many more players he wants before the window closes, the City boss refused to put a number on his plans.
“It’s the transfer window – anything can happen. We see it’s four or five more days to go and we’ll see, but in this moment, it’s quite difficult to think about the winter transfer window.
“We have a game in just over 24 hours, so I’m just focused on preparing for Friday’s game that in the end is the most important thing for us.”
The message from Maresca is difficult to misread: Marmoush is expected to leave, but the paperwork is not yet complete.
That leaves Tottenham and other interested parties with limited time to get a deal over the line.
With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the coming days could determine whether Marmoush stays at Manchester City, joins Tottenham on loan or takes his next step elsewhere.
For now, City’s focus is Crystal Palace. But behind the scenes, Marmoush’s future looks increasingly close to being settled.
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