Newcastle United are working on a move to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush and are readying an offer to test the club’s resolve, with the Egyptian identified as the ideal replacement for departed winger Anthony Gordon.
Why Marmoush Is Available
The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Etihad, starting just 16 games across all competitions last season. While the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca could theoretically open a fresh path back into the side, Newcastle are hopeful they can lure him away with the promise of regular first-team football, something he simply hasn’t had at City in recent months.
Football Insider first revealed in May that Marmoush could push for an exit due to his lack of playing time under Pep Guardiola, and with City also aiming to bring in fresh attacking talent this summer, his path back into the side looks set to narrow even further, keeping Newcastle firmly on alert.
“He’d Be an Upgrade” – The Case for Marmoush
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown believes a move to St James’ Park could be exactly what’s needed to get the best out of Marmoush and return him to the form that made him such an exciting addition when he first joined City. In his opening six months at the club, the Egypt international scored seven goals and added two assists in 16 league appearances, numbers that suggest the talent is still there, even if recent opportunities have been limited.
Speaking to Football Insider, Brown was direct in his assessment: “Omar Marmoush at his best is a real top-class player. He showed that when he first came in at Man City, he looked quick, confident, strong, good in front of goal, he scored plenty and looked like he would be excellent for them.”
He continued: “In the last season, he hasn’t had that same impact at City, he hasn’t been called upon as often and there are players ahead of him in the pecking order. But for somebody like Newcastle, he would be a clear upgrade on what they’ve already got in positions where they need to strengthen.”
A Perfect Tactical Fit
Marmoush’s versatility is a big part of the appeal for Newcastle. His ability to operate both on the left wing and through the middle addresses two separate needs for Eddie Howe this summer. Losing Anthony Gordon leaves a clear gap out wide, while Newcastle also remain unconvinced by their current options through the centre of attack.
Brown was optimistic that a fresh start could reignite Marmoush’s career: “Marmoush, if Newcastle can get the best out of him as I’m sure they will believe they can, would be an excellent addition to that squad. At his best, he’s certainly an upgrade on what they’ve already got, it’s just about getting that best out of him because he hasn’t been able to show that at Man City recently. Whatever the reason for that may be, whether it’s his confidence or players ahead of him in the pecking order, a move to Newcastle could be ideal to kickstart things for him.”
Newcastle Face Competition
Newcastle won’t have this race to themselves, though. Aston Villa have also been strongly linked with Marmoush, with Football Insider revealing in May that Unai Emery has identified the forward as a key target ahead of Villa’s return to Champions League football. A fee in the region of £60 million is understood to be enough to tempt City into selling, a figure that could price some suitors out of the race, but both Newcastle and Villa remain genuinely interested.
What Happens Next?
With Marmoush’s situation at City looking increasingly precarious and multiple Premier League clubs circling, this transfer race looks set to develop quickly. For Newcastle, landing a player of his quality and versatility would represent a smart, value-driven solution to two separate problem areas in Howe’s squad.
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