"Barcelona's ticket to Marmoush could be the same one that saw Julián Alvarez leave Manchester City for Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2024. The Argentine was playing and starting regularly in his final season in England, but he was never going to displace Haaland as the main man and upon leaving the Etihad Stadium cited a desire to experience a 'new challenge' elsewhere."
"With the campaign additionally disrupted by a knee injury in September and Marmoush's participation at the Africa Cup of Nations, he's managed only 10 starts in all competitions. It's also just a single goal in the Premier League and none at all in the Champions League so far."
"Barcelona were keeping tabs on Marmoush during his breakout spell at Eintracht Frankfurt. He was even thought to be an option to replace Robert Lewandowski had the veteran Pole departed last summer—as it happens, Manchester City completed a deal a few months prior to that transfer window and Lewandowski stayed put."
Barcelona is considering Omar Marmoush as a potential summer signing to address their forward needs affordably. The Egyptian international has struggled during his second season at Manchester City, serving primarily as backup to Erling Haaland while managing only 10 starts across all competitions and minimal goal contributions. Barcelona previously monitored Marmoush during his successful period at Eintracht Frankfurt and viewed him as a potential Lewandowski replacement. The club values his versatility and mobility, qualities that align with their tactical requirements. Marmoush represents a cost-effective option compared to other targets like Julián Alvarez, whose €150 million price tag proves prohibitive for Barcelona's financial constraints.
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