Overview
- The Egypt forward scored twice in a 3-1 win at Newcastle to secure Manchester City’s place in the FA Cup quarterfinals, where they will host Liverpool on April 4.
- Recent reports say Barcelona are tracking the 27-year-old for the summer, with no formal talks reported and other Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Aston Villa also linked.
- Marmoush has started only six league games this season yet has found form since the Africa Cup of Nations, strengthening his case for more regular minutes.
- Guardiola praised his finishing after the cup win, and previous reporting indicated the manager has blocked an exit before, making his stance pivotal to any deal.
- City signed Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for about £59 million in January 2025, and analysts note he offers a different attacking profile to Erling Haaland.