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

Unfortunately for Omar Marmoush, he seems to be designated as a backup to Erling Haaland in the Manchester City squad. It seems like Pep Guardiola believes that Marmoush’s best role in his team is playing up front rather than on a wing or in a role alongside, or just behind, Erling Haaland. Due to this, a knee injury, and Egypt’s AFCON campaign, Marmoush has made 34 appearances in all competitions for City, scoring 8 goals and adding 3 assists. There is no doubt that Marmoush has the game to lead the line for a top team in Europe. With Erling Haaland in his way, that opportunity likely will not come at Manchester City.

It has now been reported that Manchester City are open to selling Marmoush this summer, but only for the right price. La Liga champions Barcelona are also reportedly interested in signing Marmoush this summer, but whether or not they can match Manchester City’s asking price remains to be seen.

Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell Omar Marmoush for the right price with Barcelona interested.

Mark Brus has reported via his exclusive Daily Briefing column (subscription required) that Manchester City are open to selling Marmoush this summer if the right offer arrives for the Egyptian international. Furthermore, Brus reports that City have slapped a price tag of between €60-65 million on Marmoush. It is also reported by Brus that Marmoush is not actively seeking to leave City this summer. However, the Egyptian international is eager to play more regularly.

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.