Manchester City They have now made significant progress in their efforts to reach their main attacking target in January, it has been revealed, with the club now a step closer to completing a huge deal.
Manchester City is looking for reinforcements
After an unprecedented bad series of cross-form Premier League And the Champions League, Pep Guardiola Manchester City have been incentivized by mid-season transfers.
Rodri's injury has left the Citizens out of options in midfield, and they are expected to strengthen in that position before the transfer window closes amid links to the likes of Martin Zobemendi, Douglas Louise and Niccolò Rovella To enhance their options in the middle of the park.
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However, they are also keen to add more defenders to their ranks, as persistent injuries have limited John Stones to just four Premier League appearances during the first half of the season, while Kyle Walker's form has declined in the early parts of the season. campaign.
Next, they also need to add more firepower to their squad following the sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid over the summer, with only Erling Haaland having scored more than five goals for Guardiola's side this season and only two other players have managed to score more than two. Goals in the Premier League.
Now, they appear to have made progress in their pursuit of one of their targets, in a move that could spark a series of moves in the transfer window.
Manchester City reaches an agreement with Marmoush
This came according to a Sky Sports Germany correspondent Florian Plettenberg claims Manchester City have now reached a 'full verbal agreement' With key striker Omar Marmoush a target ahead of a potential move in January.
The Egyptian striker has started the Bundesliga season in style, scoring 13 goals and grabbing eight assists in just 15 Bundesliga appearances, attracting the eyes of top clubs across Europe in the process.
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Omar Marmoush in the German League 24/25 |
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Appearances |
15 |
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Objectives |
13 |
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Helps |
8 |
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Yellow cards |
2 |
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Number of minutes per goal/assist |
61 |
It was Manchester City and Guardiola who made their move first, after agreeing personal terms for their 'top target'. It is added that Marmoush now “wants to move” to Al-Ittihad “immediately”, and that he has informed Eintracht Frankfurt of his decision to do so.
However, an agreement has yet to be reached, despite personal terms having been agreed with the 25-year-old. This is because Frankfurt are still keen to hold out for around €80m (£67m). Manchester City is not willing to match this fee, however Sky Sports claims it is ready to make a 'close move' To Frankfurt in a bid to open negotiations over their star, who ranks second behind only compatriot Mohamed Salah in goal contributions across the top five European leagues so far this season.
Any agreement is likely to see Marmoush receive a good boost for his movement £25,000 weekly wage At Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City's third goalkeeper, Scott Carson Currently taking home more From abundant to forward.
If they can sign the Egyptian, it could signal the beginning of Manchester City's revival for the second half of the season, with the club set to boast two of Europe's most lethal players up front.