Manchester City will not cash in on 26-year-old Egyptian international Omar Marmoush in the final week of the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Omar Marmoush. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the final week of the winter transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Manchester City forward emerged as a target for them.
However, the latest update has dealt a blow to Aston Villa and Tottenham, as Manchester City will not cash in on the Cairo native in the winter transfer window. With City only four points behind Arsenal after the results in Gameweek 23, they want to retain all of their resources in the second half of the 2025/26 season.
How has Omar Marmoush fared at Manchester City?
Omar Marmoush has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £59 million in January 2025. The 26-year-old arrived at the Etihad amid hype surrounding him after an excellent stint with the Bundesliga club, and he hit the ground running in the second half of the 2024/25 season.
However, Marmoush has struggled for regular involvement this term, managing only 483 minutes of game time in 17 appearances across all competitions thus far, chipping in with only two goals and one assist. Meanwhile, the Egyptian attacker’s stock remains high, with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Omar Marmoush makes sense. The Lilywhites have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void at the club. Additionally, Richarlison’s long-term future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is uncertain, and they have already sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. So, Marmoush is a viable target for Tottenham.
As for Aston Villa, the Villans are keen on signing a versatile attacker who can initially slot anywhere in the offensive unit before succeeding Ollie Watkins as the first-choice striker. Marmoush fits the bill perfectly for Aston Villa, although they have also signed Tammy Abraham. However, the latest report has dealt a blow to his prospective suitors.
Manchester City will not cash in on him in the winter transfer window. With Pep Guardiola’s men only four points behind Arsenal after the results in Gameweek 23, they want to retain all of their resources in the second half of the 2025/26 season. So, while recent reports suggested a January exit was on the cards, the 26-year-old Egyptian international is not going anywhere.