Manchester City is reportedly on the brink of signing Eintracht Frankfurt star striker, Omar Marmoush. The club has allegedly agreed to personal terms with the player, marking a significant step towards bolstering their attacking line-up.
Following a challenging few months and the departure of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid over the summer, Man City's manager Pep Guardiola has been vocal about his need for attacking reinforcements. His aim is clear - to get his team back in contention for silverware.
Guardiola and his team have identified Egyptian striker Marmoush as an ideal candidate to enhance their squad. With 18 goals already under his belt this season, Marmoush’s form can be described as nothing short of breathtaking.
Man City lead race for Marmoush
Despite being previously named as a potential replacement for Mo Salah at Liverpool, it appears that Manchester City is now leading the race for Marmoush’s signature. According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Man City has reached a 'full verbal agreement' with the player over personal terms.
The 25-year-old forward seems eager to join Guardiola’s side ‘immediately’, making him Man City’s number one forward target this transfer window.
Frankfurt reportedly expects Manchester City's first offer by this weekend 'at latest'. While The Citizens are hoping to secure a deal worth around £50 million, Plettenberg suggests that Frankfurt will hold out for €80m (£67m). However, selling mid-season might not be in Frankfurt's best interest given their strong position in qualifying for next season’s Champions League group stage.
Potential replacement identified
Interestingly enough, should they lose Marmoush mid-season, Frankfurt has shortlisted West Ham United’s Niclas Fullkrug as a potential replacement.
In addition to Marmoush, Manchester City is also reportedly in talks with Palmeiras' Vitor Reis and Lens’ Abdukodir Khusanov. Both players are centre-backs, indicating Guardiola's intent to strengthen his defence alongside the attack.
Manchester City's pursuit of Omar Marmoush signifies their commitment to improving their squad and getting back into the mix for silverware. With negotiations underway and other potential signings on the horizon, it will be interesting to see how these developments shape Man City’s performance in upcoming matches.
