Barcelona are considering the addition of Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as they look to sign a summer striker.
according to gameThe Catalan club has already defined its priority positions for next season. A new number 9 sits at the top of that list. However, the market is weak and prices are rising rapidly.
Julian Alvarez His dream goal remains. Yet Atletico Madrid will demand around €150m (£130m), with Barcelona unable to reach that figure. As a result, alternatives are under discussion, and Marmoush is one of the names that is praised internally.
Why does the situation at Manchester City encourage transfers?
Marmoush joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for €75m (£65m). Pep Guardiola approved the deal after taking a close look at his Bundesliga form.
In Frankfurt, the Egyptian established himself as one of the league's most productive attackers. Barcelona's recruitment team also followed him during that time. Given his dynamism and ability to link up play, they believe he fits into Hansi Flick's attacking model.
However, his role at City has been limited. Erling Haaland remains untouched as a central striker. As a result, Marmoush struggled to gain regular starts, and was sometimes forced to play wide out.
He has performed well when coming off the bench, but opportunities have been limited this season. Additionally, he missed a month due to the Africa Cup of Nations. As a result, their total numbers appear modest.
There were already rumors of an exit in January. Sport reports that he would prefer a project offering more visibility and consistent minutes.
Importantly, Barcelona are not the only club keeping an eye on his situation. In recent weeks, Marmoush has also been linked to tottenham hotspur, aston villa And GalatasarayDue to which further uncertainty has increased in his future.
The end of his spell at City?
Barcelona are described as "ready" if Marmoush asks to leave this summer. The important thing is that he is not their first choice target. Still, if Alvarez's move fails, the focus could quickly shift.
From the city's perspective, the key question is valuation. Marmoush was valued at €75m (£65m) a year ago. However, Sport claim he could be available for less than that fee if Guardiola approves the sale.
That scenario will raise eyebrows. Selling him at such a discount so early would suggest City view him as surplus to requirements behind Haaland.
At present, there is no formal approach. Barcelona is monitoring the situation closely. A lot will depend on whether Marmoush pursues an exit after the season ends.
If he does so, Manchester City could face competition from England and Türkiye for his signature.
