In January 2025, "Manchester City" added a number of new players to make the squad more "dense" and bring competition to a high point. Among them are Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico Gonzalez, Vitor Reis, and Egyptian forward Omarni Marmush. After a year, it's gradually becoming clear which of these transfers have truly "matured" to the main squad level.
Now the most interesting plot is on the offensive line. The reason is simple: the competition is fierce. The battle in the front line at City has intensified so much that newcomer Antoine Semeno is also demanding his place, and Jeremy Docu has significantly "opened" his game. Due to these factors, there is a possibility that Marmusch's minutes on the field will be reduced. In football, time is money, minutes are prestige.
Several European clubs are closely monitoring this situation. According to The Touchline, some are ready to take the 26-year-old forward away in the winter. The list is also impressive: Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray from Turkey, Tottenham from England, Atletico Madrid from Spain, and AC Milan from Italy are interested in Marmus. That is, this is not just about rumors - serious monitoring is underway.
But there's another side to the issue: Pep Guardiola isn't in favor of letting Marmus go mid-season. The specialist wants the striker to lift part of the load falling on Erling Haaland, providing him with a "switching engine" when needed. In short, for Guardiola, Marmush is not just a reserve, but a necessary resource.
Nevertheless, the situation intersects at one point: if Marmuche himself openly expresses his desire to leave, the club's management is ready to consider this issue during the summer transfer window. That is, "not in winter" for now, but in summer the door is not closed.
Transfermarkt experts estimated the Egyptian forward's transfer value at €65 million. This amount also explains why Marmush's interest is so strong: such a price in the market is a signal that "we trust the player."
The conclusion is simple: City's attack could become even more intense in the new season. Marmusch faces a choice: to fight hard for the starting lineup and stand shoulder to shoulder with Haaland or to open a new page in one of Europe's other giants. Regardless of the version, this story will continue for a long time - a new episode of the series will be released in the summer.
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