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Tottenham Should Have Signed ‘Example’ Jackson Over Struggling Marmoush

Tottenham ended up signing Omar Marmoush as their solution in the striker position, but they should have signed Nicolas Jackson.

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 12:15 PM
Tottenham Should Have Signed ‘Example’ Jackson Over Struggling Marmoush
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham suffered a 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa, leaving them winless in the Premier League.
  • Aston Villa signed striker Nicolas Jackson for £65 million as a replacement for Ollie Watkins.
  • Nicolas Jackson scored against Tottenham, with manager Unai Emery calling his performance an example.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur remain winless in the Premier League under manager Roberto De Zerbi following a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Despite investing over £300 million during the summer transfer window, several new additions have struggled, including forward Omar Marmoush, who is currently on loan from Manchester City.

Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson scored against Tottenham in the match, drawing praise from Villa manager Unai Emery as an example of performance. Villa paid £65 million to sign Jackson permanently, whereas Tottenham opted for alternative attacking options including Marmoush.

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