Omar Marmoush gives thumbs up to Man City transfer but Frankfurt refusing to budge on price stag for star man

OMAR MARMOUSH has given the thumbs up to a move to Manchester City.

But Eintracht Frankfurt will play hard ball over their Egyptian forward.

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The 25-year-old has agreed in principle to join the English champions, according to reports in Germany.

However his club – who are flying high at home and in the Europa League – want around £67million if they are to part with their prized asset mid season.

And that means the two clubs are far apart in their valuations, with City viewing him more in the £50m bracket.

The Etihad giants always knew it would be a challenge to get Frankfurt to agree to sell when they are going so well.

But he is the man Pep Guardiola wants to breathe new life into a season which nosedived in the final two months of 2024 – so they are determined to get their man.

Marmoush would provide support for striker Erling Haaland.

But he can play anywhere along the front-line and also operates as a Number 10.

He would effectively fill the gap left by World Cup winner Julian Alvarez.

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He left the Etihad to join Atletico Madrid for £81m back in August.

Meanwhile, City are in talks with Lens over Uzbeki defender Abdukodir Khusanov too.

They are also close to sealing a deal for Brazilian teen Vitor Reis – who currently plays for Palmeiras.

If they can do all three deals it would see them splash out well over £100m this month.

And they are still on the look-out for a defensive midfielder to cover for the injured Rodri.