Fenerbahçe are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush, with the Turkish giants ready to offer £26 million to bring the Egyptian to Istanbul.
According to GOAL, the 26-year-old is open to leaving the Etihad Stadium in search of regular first-team football. Despite arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt for a staggering €70 million in early 2025, Marmoush has struggled to replicate his Bundesliga form under Pep Guardiola and has now fallen further down the pecking order.
The “Semenyo Effect” at Manchester City
The arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth has signaled the end of Marmoush’s tenure in Manchester. With the Citizens’ management looking to streamline the squad, the Egyptian international is considered “transferable.” While Marmoush would prefer to remain in the Premier League—with Tottenham and Aston Villa monitoring his situation—Fenerbahçe is currently the only club prepared to make a concrete move.
- The Offer: £26 million / €31 million (R$187 million).
- Current Form: 2 goals and 1 assist in 17 appearances this season.
- Contract: Valid until June 2029.
Why Fenerbahçe?
Managed by José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe are looking for elite reinforcements to boost their title charge. Mourinho believes he can rediscover the version of Marmoush that dominated the Bundesliga, where he recorded 20 goals and 13 assists in just 26 games.
While Bayern Munich have also been linked, the allure of being the “main man” in Turkey could convince Marmoush to accept a move to the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium if no top-tier English offers materialize.
A Steep Decline in Value
Manchester City’s willingness to listen to offers around the £26m mark represents a significant loss on their initial €70m investment. However, after scoring only eight goals in 25 matches since his arrival, the club is reportedly ready to cut its losses and pivot to newer attacking options.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
