Manchester City will stun the Reds by selecting ‘big’ Slot target as Bayern hold preliminary talks

Liverpool will face competition to sign Omar Marmoush as Manchester City and Bayern Munich have joined the race for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, according to reports.

Liverpool There is still hope that Mo Salah will sign a new contract, which expires next summer. However, the striker is attracting interest from Saudi clubs, forcing Liverpool to draw up a list of potential replacements if a new deal proves impossible.

Arne Slot’s side officially registered their interest in Frankfurt striker Marmus on Friday. Over the weekend, it emerged that Liverpool’s two main targets for replacing Salah are: Marmoush and Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

But the pursuit of Marmush became even more difficult. According to the Spanish edition Fishages, Manchester City included the 25-year-old footballer and noted him as a possible replacement for Erling Haaland.

If Real Madrid or Barcelona manage to nab Haaland, then City will battle Liverpool for Marmouche, eyeing him as someone who can score heaps of goals at the Etihad.

While replacing Haaland will be a monumental task, Marmush Apparently, he has such an opportunity. He has scored an impressive 12 goals and provided nine assists in 14 appearances for Frankfurt in all competitions this season.

Bayern MunichIn the meantime, he will try to keep Egyptian compatriot Salah in the Bundesliga by devising his own move for him.

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Heavenly Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg states that Marmus is “definitely” on Bayern’s radar, especially after he put in a “star performance” against them on 6 October. The versatile striker, who can also play as a striker on either flank, scored two goals and provided an assist in Frankfurt. allowed Bayern to draw 3–3 in the Bundesliga.

Bayern have held “informal talks” over the proposed signing of Marmus, with their sporting director Max Eberl a big fan.

However, Plettenberg adds that Liverpool are also showing “serious interest” in the in-form star. The Reds are certainly not out of the race, even if they have to fend off serious competition to land Marmouche.

Frankfurt fans have fallen in love with the 34-cap international for his fantastic goals but will soon have to watch him move on.

Frankfurt knows about Marmus’ desire to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and therefore took their place in advance.

Liverpool, City and Bayern have been told that an offer of €50–60 million (up to £50.3 million/$65.3 million) would be enough to secure a deal for the player.

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Meanwhile, City’s reserve goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is reportedly “I really want” to return to Germany.

Bayer Leverkusen is leading the race for Ortega. They believe they can convince the player to leave City by offering him more playing time.

Such a move would force City to enter the market for a new goalkeeper who could provide cover for regular No. 1 Ederson.

Otherwise, Liverpool and Chelsea are both tracking Red Star Belgrade prodigy Andrija Maksimovic.

Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Liverpool and Chelsea have sent scouts to keep an eye on the 17-year-old attacking midfielder this season.

Maksimovic’s contract runs until June 2027, although Red Star Belgrade will find it difficult to prevent his departure due to “serious interest” in his services.

DIVE DEEPER: Omar Marmoush – the story so far

February 1999 – Marmoush was born in Cairo, Egypt.
July 2016 – Makes his debut as a substitute in an Egyptian Premier League match for Wadi Degla.
December 2016 – His first goal for Wadi Degla was scored in an Egyptian Cup match.
August 2017 – After 18 appearances and three goals for Wadi Degla, Marmoush moved to Germany to sign for Wolfsburg, initially being placed in the reserve team.
May 2020 – Marmus will make his debut for the Wolfsburg first team in the Bundesliga match.
June 2020 – Wolfsburg awarded him his first professional contract.
August 2020 – Marmus will make his debut in Europe in the Europa League match for Wolfsburg.
January 2021 – Wolfsburg sent Marmus on loan to St. Pauli, which plays in the German second division.
August 2021 – His next loan period will be in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart.
September 2021 – Marmus scores on his Stuttgart debut with a last-minute equalizer and is named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.
October 2021 – Marmoush makes his debut for the Egyptian national team and celebrates this event with a goal.
December 2021 – Egypt includes Marmouche in its squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, where he will continue to play in all matches from the group stage to the final.
March 2022 – For the second time he receives the Rookie of the Month award.
July 2022 – After reintegrating into his parent club, Marmus scores his first goal for Wolfsburg in a German Cup match.
January 2023 – Marmoush is participating in the second AFCON tournament with Egypt.
May 2023 – Eintracht Frankfurt announce that they will acquire Marmus as a free transfer.
August 2023 – Marmus scores on his debut for Frankfurt in the German Cup, and also in his second match for them in the Bundesliga.
September 2023 – He scores his first goal in Europe, scoring a penalty against Aberdeen in the Europa Conference League.
May 2024 – Marmoosh ends his debut season in Frankfurt with a career-best 17 goals, some of which came against Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
October 2024 – Marmoosh scores his first goal in the Europa League and also ends his scoring streak of five consecutive Bundesliga matches before the international break.