Tottenham and Aston Villa may find it tough chasing Omar Marmoush, as Pep Guardiola is reluctant to offer the Egyptian.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is eager to keep hold of Omar Marmoush this month amid growing interest in the attacker. Aston Villa and Tottenham are interested in the Egyptian international, as Manchester City are closing in on Antoine Semenyo.
Omar Marmoush could be a big subject during this month’s transfer window, as there’s speculation he could leave Manchester City. The arrival of Antoine Semenyo will have accelerated talks over a potential exit for the 26-year-old Egyptian international, but things are not straightforward.
Semenyo’s arrival does bring the notion that the Ghanaian could affect Marmoush’s game time in the team. Injuries have curtailed the 26-year-old’s presence this term, and while he’s currently at AFCON with his country, there’s a possibility some teams may approach Manchester City.
Tottenham and Aston Villa are interested in Marmoush, with either of those sides looking to bring in a high-profile attacker with versatile qualities. Unai Emery’s side are ready to offer the Egyptian a key role in his team, something many have speculated he might struggle with at Manchester City.
Tottenham are also keen, as Thomas Frank may have a situation where injuries might play a big role in their thinking this month. They also sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, while the likes of Dejan Kulusevski have not recovered from fitness issues that have kept the Swede out of contention since the end of last season.
Will Manchester City sell Omar Marmoush?
Marmoush may want to stay put at Manchester City, given he is one of their key attackers for the long run, as the investment in the 26-year-old from last January showcased. Guardiola wants to keep hold of him is the main talking point of the report, as the Spanish manager values the 26-year-old’s versatility in the team.
Selling Marmoush could be a rash decision from Manchester City’s perspective, even if they are about o sign Semenyo. The Egyptian effectively strengthens the attack, and offloading him would weaken their ranks in the attack, as Guardiola would need all hands on deck in the second part of the season.