Manchester City are back to winning ways with victories over Leicester and West Ham, but something still feels off. Injuries, a lack of summer reinforcements, and the departure of Julian Alvarez have left Pep Guardiola’s squad looking stretched.
City have relied heavily on Erling Haaland, and while the Norwegian machine keeps delivering, the team clearly needs more firepower.
Enter Omar Marmoush
The Egyptian forward has been lighting up the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 18 goals and providing 11 assists this season. Only Mohamed Salah has better numbers across Europe’s top five leagues. Marmoush is clinical, creative, and versatile everything City are crying out for.
Haaland has carried the scoring load, netting 44% of City’s Premier League goals. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, Savinho, and Jack Grealish have managed just seven league goals combined.
Marmoush would not only ease the pressure on Haaland but give Guardiola a different kind of weapon. His ability to beat defenders and thread through tight spaces 39 successful dribbles this season is exactly what City need against stubborn defences.
At £50m, Marmoush looks like a steal. Frankfurt won’t want to lose him, but City should push hard to make it happen. With the FA Cup and Champions League still on the table, Marmoush could be the spark City need to turn their season around.
This isn’t just a signing; it’s a statement. City need a new hero, and Marmoush fits the bill perfectly.
