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Manchester City Eyes Omar Marmoush to Revive a Struggling Season

Guardiola's team faces challenges in Premier League and Champions League, prompting a search for reinforcements.

By Sebastián Hernadez

Guardiola's team faces challenges in Premier League and Champions League, prompting a search for reinforcements.
Guardiola's team faces challenges in Premier League and Champions League, prompting a search for reinforcements.
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Manchester City is enduring its most challenging season under Pep Guardiola’s leadership. With nine losses already in the 2024/25 campaign, the reigning Premier League champions find themselves far from the top of the table. Currently trailing Liverpool, the league leaders, by 12 points with a game in hand, City is working tirelessly to regain momentum.

The team's struggles extend to the UEFA Champions League, where they have only managed eight points in six matches during the group stage, placing them dangerously close to elimination. These performances have spurred the club’s management into action as they look to bolster their squad in the upcoming transfer window.

Omar Marmoush: The New Mohamed Salah

One of City’s primary targets is Omar Marmoush, an Egyptian forward who has earned the nickname “The new Mohamed Salah.” Marmoush has been playing in Germany since 2017 and is enjoying a breakout season with Eintracht Frankfurt. After joining the club on a free transfer from Wolfsburg in 2023, the 25-year-old has become a Bundesliga sensation, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists in just 15 league matches.

Manchester City is reportedly ready to spend €80 million to secure Marmoush’s services. According to Sky Germany and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the player has already agreed to personal terms, with only negotiations between the clubs left to finalize the deal.

Additional Targets in the January Window

Marmoush isn’t the only player on City’s radar. The club is also preparing a €40 million bid for Vitor Reis, an 18-year-old central defender from Palmeiras. Known for his composure and potential, Reis is seen as a long-term investment for the team's backline. Reports suggest that an agreement with the player has already been reached, and the transfer could be officially announced in the coming days.

  • Manchester City has suffered nine losses this season, trailing Liverpool by 12 points in the Premier League.
  • The team is struggling in the Champions League, with only eight points in six matches.
  • Omar Marmoush, a forward dubbed “The new Mohamed Salah,” is a top transfer target.
  • Marmoush has scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 15 Bundesliga matches this season.
  • City is also pursuing Palmeiras’ 18-year-old defender Vitor Reis for €40 million.
  • Both transfers are in advanced stages, with agreements reportedly close to completion.

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