Man City suffers a transfer blow as the asking price is 80 million euros for the Bundesliga star
Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly seeking €80m (£67m) for their prolific striker Omar Marmoush, who has proved key transfer a target for Manchester City.
He was an Egyptian international initially on Liverpool’s radar after collecting 13 goals and eight assists in 15 Bundesliga appearances before the winter break. However, Pep Guardiola’s City is a no-brainer in order to make reinforcements on all parts of the field to save their lost season.
It was thought to be Marmoush available for around £40mbut Sky Sport Germany it is now reported that Frankfurt will demand as much as £67m, with any fee below that figure considered derisory.
Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche confirmed the club’s stance on any interest in their stars during the winter window.
“Our basic intention is to keep the team together,” Krosche said Rebel this week. Something extraordinary would have to happen to move us from this position.
The player himself has did his best to downplay the significance rampant speculation, insisting that he is “not thinking about a transfer”. “I live here and now and enjoy my time in Frankfurt,” added Marmoush.
There is believed to be no buyout clause in Marmoush’s contract and negotiations between them City and Frankfurt are yet to start apart from confirmation Premier League interest of the club.
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala is another player City are interested in. While the 21-year-old probably won’t be on the move this month, he is allegedly he demanded that a buyout clause be inserted into any future contract he signs for Bayern – giving City and any other suitors a fixed price to target.
Guardiola’s team has already progressed in the talks this month with the centre-back duo of Palmeiras teenager Vitor Reis and Lens’ young talent Abdukodir Khusanov in a double swoop worth as much as €80 million.
City are in a financially sound position after pocketing almost £100m in the transfer window last summer. However, whether they will be willing to meet the high price Frankfurt is asking for a player who has only once scored more than five top-flight goals in a single season remains to be seen.
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