Manchester City Open to Forward's Departure

Manchester City is reportedly open to offers for Omar Marmoush this summer. The Egyptian forward arrived at the Etihad from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 in a deal worth around £59 million, but his long-term future with the club remains uncertain.

Marmoush made 21 Premier League appearances last season, though only eight were starts. He finished the campaign with 3 goals and 3 assists. While he hasn't pushed for a move, it's understood he's keen to establish himself as a regular starter elsewhere.

With Pep Guardiola's departure and Enzo Maresca's anticipated appointment as his successor in the coming days, City is entering a new era, and the futures of several players are up in the air. Sources indicate the club would be open to discussions about parting ways with Marmoush if a suitable offer materializes. Ideally, City would aim to recoup most, if not all, of the fee they paid for him.

The player himself is believed to be eager for a more significant role at this stage of his career. At 27, Marmoush is approaching his prime years and may be reluctant to spend another season vying for limited opportunities in a squad brimming with attacking talent.

Interest in the forward is already beginning to surface. Tottenham previously inquired about Marmoush while also monitoring Savinho, and the North London club is thought to still value his versatility and attacking prowess. Aston Villa is also among his admirers and would be interested in a potential transfer. Villa's Champions League participation next season could prove an attractive proposition for a player seeking both regular football and European competition.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has also been linked with Marmoush as they assess potential replacements should Julián Álvarez depart. The Argentine has attracted interest from both Barcelona and Arsenal, which could force Atletico to seek a new forward in the market. Barcelona is also mentioned as a potential destination for Marmoush.

The recent acquisition of Antoine Semenyo has further intensified competition for attacking spots at City and impacted Marmoush's role. As the squad is expected to continue evolving during the summer transfer window, Marmoush could find himself even further down the pecking order, making his departure a distinct possibility.