€75m Manchester City attacker linked with Barcelona move

With the Polish star entering the final phase of his contract and Barcelona cautious about paying astronomical fees for a classic number‑nine, the club’s hierarchy is looking at a more fluid, mobile forward who can adapt to Hansi Flick’s system.

Among the profiles under discussion is a €75 million‑rated attacker currently plying his trade at a Premier League heavyweight.

That player is Omar Marmoush, the Egyptian forward signed by Manchester City for around €75 million in January 2025 from Eintracht Frankfurt, as reported by Fichajes.

Marmoush has impressed with his pace, movement, and eye for goal, but has struggled to secure a guaranteed starting spot in a Manchester City squad brimming with attacking options.

Barcelona’s recruitment team has kept a close eye on him since his Bundesliga days and now sees him as a viable Plan B if their primary target, Atletico Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, proves too expensive or unwilling to move.

Sporting director Deco has been clear that Barcelona views a direct Lewandowski‑style replacement at any price as high‑risk, but he also accepts the need for a reliable, goal‑oriented attacker in the squad.

Marmoush fits that brief: he can operate through the middle, drop off, and support Barcelona’s attacking midfielders, while still carrying the instinct to finish chances.

For Manchester City, valuing Marmoush at or slightly below his €75 million outlay will be the key.

If Pep Guardiola is open to a sale and Barcelona can agree on a figure closer to or under that sum, a move could gain real momentum.

Barcelona, meanwhile, would secure a proven, market‑tested attacker without breaking the bank on a traditional “superstar” number‑nine, aligning with Deco’s cautious but pragmatic transfer strategy for the post‑Lewandowski era.