Where Tottenham now stand in 'surprise' Igor Matanovic chase as Omar Marmoush transfer confirmed

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Freiburg's Igor Matanovic after the arrival of Omar Marmoush.

Spurs have announced the signing of the Manchester City forward, who joins on an initial season-long loan.

The Egyptian international will stay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until the end of the campaign, where the Lilywhites will then have the option to make the move permanent.

It's said that Tottenham have agreed to insert a buy option worth £60million for Marmoush, who will add further quality to Roberto De Zerbi's frontline

However, Spurs may not stop there after the arrival of the 27-year-old, who follows ex-Man City teammate Savinho to N17.

Tottenham are now being mooted for a move to sign another centre-forward, with Matanovic emerging as a new-named target.

What has been said about Igor Matanovic?

According to The Sun this Thursday, Freiburg's Matanovic is said to be a "surprise" option for Tottenham.

Manchester United have been listed as another side interested in the 6,4" centre-forward, alongside the Lilywhites.

The 23-year-old has already drawn striking comparisons to Mario Mandzukic, and is suggested to have a similar playstyle to the Croatian legend.

Spurs and Man United are said to be monitoring the striker's situation ahead of a potential late swoop with Tuesday's transfer deadline looming.

However, now that Tottenham have announced the signing of Marmoush, they do not see Matanovic as a top priority.

Reaction to Marmoush's arrival has now followed on social media, with his new teammates looking to help the forward settle into life in N17 quickly.

Tottenham players react to Omar Marmoush arrival

Tottenham announced the signing of Marmoush on their Instagram this Thursday, with supporters delighted at the addition of the versatile striker.

With the buy option standing at £60m, Spurs would have to pay a reported up-front fee of around £50m, with a possible further £10m going Man City's way in the form of potential add-ons.

After the announcement, multiple Tottenham players, including James Maddison, Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke all reacted by liking the official confirmation post on Instagram.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham pursuit Matanovic or another forward to wrap up their active summer business.

He could have fallen down the pecking order due to another player being high up on the priority list next, but time will tell.