A €75m-rated Manchester City forward is now high on Barcelona’s wishlist, as the club begins preliminary talks.
With the Polish striker’s contract expiring at the end of the season, Hansi Flick’s side is scouring Europe for a prolific center-forward to bolster their attack.
The Catalan giants have identified a primary target but are wisely lining up alternatives amid financial constraints and fierce competition.
That alternative is none other than Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush, the €75m Egyptian international who joined the Etihad from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.
Despite high expectations, the 27-year-old has struggled for consistent starts behind the dominant Erling Haaland, often shining as a super-sub but voicing frustrations over limited minutes.
Barcelona sees a golden opportunity, believing Manchester City could offload him for less than the hefty fee they paid, making him a realistic summer acquisition.
Marmoush’s pedigree makes him an ideal fit for Flick’s dynamic system.
During his standout Bundesliga campaign, he was among the league’s top scorers, showcasing clinical finishing, aerial prowess, and relentless pressing—traits that echo Lewandowski’s prime.
Flick, who monitored him closely in Germany, has received glowing reports on his professionalism and adaptability.
Barca’s scouts remain in constant contact, tracking his situation amid whispers of a potential Etihad exit.
The Blaugrana’s top attacking target is Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but prying the Argentine away could cost €200m—a sum Deco is reluctant to match given La Liga’s salary cap pressures.
Marmoush offers a cost-effective pivot: explosive, versatile, and hungry for a starring role at Camp Nou.
His modest Premier League output this term stems from bench duty, not a dip in form; in fact, his cameo impacts have tantalized Manchester City.
This pursuit underscores Barcelona’s pragmatic rebuild.
With Lewandowski potentially heading to Milan, Atletico, or MLS, securing Marmoush could ignite their title push.
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