Barcelona revive interest in €60 million-rated Manchester City forward – report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are scanning the striker market far and wide in their search for a new No. 9 to replace Robert Lewandowski, who is leaving at the end of the season.

Julian Alvarez was seen as the top target, but that option is now practically ruled out due to the cost of the operation. Instead, the Blaugrana are now focusing on a move for Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, although the Blues remain reluctant to sell.

As such, the newly-crowned La Liga champions are also keeping an eye on other options that are liked internally and may be easier to negotiate.

Omar Marmoush back on the agenda

As such, SPORT reports that Barcelona are considering reviving their pursuit of Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush if moves for none of their priority targets work out.

The Manchester City forward is considering leaving the Premier League and is waiting for developments from the Catalans in the coming weeks.

Marmoush is behing Erling Haaland at Man City. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Marmoush has already decided to reject offers from Saudi Arabia because he wants to continue competing at the highest level in Europe.

Once the season ends and before joining his national team camp for the World Cup, he and his representatives are expected to meet with Manchester City to define his future.

Signed as a major arrival, he currently finds himself behind Erling Haaland and with limited chances of becoming a regular starter.

He does not want to play a secondary role and already has interest from major clubs across Europe, which could lead him to push for a move away.

Barcelona like Marmoush, but face competition

Marmoush has many suitors. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Barcelona have been monitoring Marmoush since January. He is a player liked by both Deco and Hansi Flick. Internally, they believe he can operate across every attacking position and that his combination play would fit perfectly with Barcelona’s style.

From a sporting perspective, he suits the team, even if he may not be the type of signing that creates major excitement from a media standpoint.

However, Atletico Madrid are also following his situation closely, while AC Milan have him on their shortlist. Galatasaray, too, are said to be willing to spend heavily to secure him.

Manchester City invested €75 million in Marmoush’s signing and would want to recover that, although his current market valuation is considered lower. If his situation develops into a genuine market opportunity, Barcelona could seriously consider a move.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.