Barcelona Eyes Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush as Transfer Target

Manchester City is re-evaluating the future of Omar Marmoush, with Barcelona emerging as a strong contender for his signature. The Egyptian forward has shown glimpses of his talent but has struggled to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola’s lineup at the Etihad Stadium.

Sources indicate that City’s management is reassessing Marmoush’s role and market value, particularly in light of a potential sale this summer. While Marmoush isn’t actively seeking a move, he is eager for more playing time and may discuss his future with the club at the season's end.

Barcelona is on the lookout for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is nearing the end of his contract. Julian Alvarez has been linked to the Catalan giants, but his price tag could be prohibitive. This has led Barcelona to consider Marmoush, who could be available for a fee in the region of €60-65 million.

Though there have been no formal contacts yet, Barcelona is expected to ramp up their interest soon. Marmoush's situation at City has made it clear that he could be on the move.

Premier League clubs like Tottenham and Aston Villa have previously shown interest in Marmoush, though it’s uncertain if they will pursue him this summer. City may prefer to sell him abroad, and the player himself could be open to a return to the Bundesliga, where he previously thrived at Eintracht Frankfurt.

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Marmoush and how this situation unfolds.