Latest developments
- Manchester City have approached Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Omar Marmoush.
- The Egyptian is expected to cost around £50 million.
- Marmoush has also been on Liverpool and Manchester United's radar.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): Story picking up pace
Man City have made Omar Marmoush one of their prime targets this month, and have approached Eintracht Frankfurt to sign the player.
This story comes from the Daily Telegraph, but is being picked up by more and more outlets as the day goes on, making this rumour look quite credible.
Value (4.5/5): Price in line with value
Eintracht are said to want £50 million for the Egyptian international, who has scored 18 goals and notched 12 assists this season and was named Bundesliga Player of the Month for November.
Given his market value is £49.75 million and he is under contract until summer 2027, that looks like a steal for City, though they could yet be forced into a bidding war, with Liverpool and Man Utd reportedly interested in November.
Suitability (4.5/5): Versatile goal scorer
City will be hoping Marmoush's goal scoring and creativity will provide them with the means to get back to their former selves, and Pep Guardiola will be a fan of his versatility; a centre-forward primarily, he can also play on either wing and as a second striker.
Upgrade? (4/5): City attackers misfiring
One goal all season for Phil Foden, none for Jack Grealish and only fleeting moments of brilliance from Savinho and Kevin De Bruyne have left the Cityzens overreliant on Erling Haaland for goals this season.
Marmoush will struggle to take the central spot from the Norwegian, but he can provide a better threat than all City's other forward players.
Logic (4.5/5): Time is right for big move
At 25, the former Wolfsburg, St Pauli and Stuttgart man has taken his time to reach the top, but now might be the right time for a bigger challenge with one of the game's biggest clubs.
For City, they need to address other areas, too, but better attacking options is also a must, and such a price is too good to turn down.
Whisper+ verdict: 21/25
If the rumour mill has got this one right, City are making an early move to get this one done, and given their needs and what Marmoush can provide, that makes perfect sense.
