Omar Marmoush has emerged this season as one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting forwards. The 25-year-old Egyptian international, who joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free from Wolfsburg, is now at the center of Manchester City’s transfer radar. He’s scored 18 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions this season, placing him behind Mohamed Salah for contributions in Europe’s Top 5 leagues.
City’s interest has gathered pace in recent days, with Eintracht Frankfurt demanding about $85 million, a figure based on comparable deals in the German market. The club squeezed around $101 million out of Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani last summer, and they appear just as unwavering with Marmoush. Sources say an official City bid is expected as early as this weekend, although no formal negotiations have begun.
Why Omar Marmoush Is Manchester City’s Top Target
Manchester City believes Marmoush’s versatility makes him a good fit. He excels in counter-attacking sequences and thrives in tight spaces, skills that could complement Erling Haaland up front. However, some observers wonder how the forward’s direct style will mesh with Pep Guardiola‘s possession-heavy approach. Still, City’s recruitment team views Marmoush’s potential to play multiple attacking roles as a key selling point.
Michael Wimmer, who coached Marmoush on loan at Stuttgart, once said, “I am not surprised by all this because I was convinced that Omar had huge potential… He knew exactly what he wanted and had the determination and the mindset to achieve it.” Frankfurt’s sporting director, Markus Krosche, echoes that sentiment but is also pragmatic. “Selling players is part of my job. I am not emotional about it. It is business… I will let you go if your development is faster than our development as a club.”
Despite the transfer buzz, Marmoush remains focused on his responsibilities at Frankfurt. He’s expected to start in their upcoming match, and there’s no release clause that would simplify any deal. City officials consider a figure around $55 million to $64 million more realistic, though it’s unclear if Frankfurt will relent or hold out for the full asking price.
For now, fans across Europe are eagerly waiting to see if the Premier League champions will raise their opening offer. “Discussions between all parties involved have been positive and constructive so far with everyone happy to move ahead with a deal,” Plettenberg noted. Yet nothing is certain until City places its official bid. The coming days may well decide whether Marmoush trades Frankfurt’s colors for the sky-blue shirt at the Etihad.
