Manchester City are reportedly open to offers for an Egyptian international with Barcelona interested

Mark Brus further reports that Barcelona has an interest in signing Marmoush. With prolific striker Robert Lewandowski set to leave Barcelona, they do have a hole in their squad to fill. However, Barcelona is waiting to see if Marmoush fancies a summer move before making their move. Lastly, Brus reports that Aston Villa and Tottenham have previously held interest in signing Omar Marmoush. Whether or not they consider a summer move for Marmoush isn’t immediately clear at this stage.

It seems that Omar Marmoush may have a decision to make this summer.

Omar Marmoush has a role to play in the Manchester City squad, an important one at that. City do need someone who can provide cover for Erling Haaland, and Marmoush already does that. In fact, he is almost the ideal backup to Haaland. Marmoush has an eye for goal and is a great finisher. Unfortunately, with the fierce competition among the attacking players in Pep Guardiola’s squad, Marmoush doesn’t get the opportunity to start as many games as he’d like or needs to. Also, Erling Haaland stands in his way.

No one would begrudge Omar Marmoush seeking a summer move for more minutes. However, any summer move for Marmoush has to be on Manchester City’s terms. Marmoush has a lucrative contract, and City don’t need to sell him. If Marmoush fancies a summer move, he’ll have to bring an offer to Manchester City that meets their asking price. Whether or not Barcelona can afford that, or any other suitor remains to be seen.

Omar Marmoush is a player who has a role to play on the Manchester City squad; however, it may not be the one he prefers. Barcelona reportedly has an interest in signing Marmoush, and whether or not the Egyptian international leaves City this summer will depend on if Marmoush wants to play regularly as a starter elsewhere or fight his way into a more prominent role in Pep Guardiola’s squad.