For the upcoming summer transfer window, one of the positions that FC Barcelona are planning to strengthen is that of the center-forward. Although Robert Lewandowski has been playing at a very good level this season, he is already 36 years of age, and the Catalans understand that they will have to bring in a long-term replacement for the Pole sooner or later.
Furthermore, Joan Laporta intends to bring a big name to the team, a signing that will fit the event of Barcelona returning to Camp Nou, and also a signing that will help his chances in the next presidential elections.
Two of the best strikers in Europe this season, Erling Haaland and Viktor Gyokeres, have thus been linked with Barcelona in recent months, and SPORT now reports that the Blaugranes are also keeping their eyes on another highly exciting forward, Omar Marmoush, who will be a more affordable option for them.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 10: Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt warms up prior to the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt at MHPArena on November 10, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Reports from Denmark indicated that scouts from the Catalan club were present at the match between Midtjylland and Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday 5 of the Europa League, which was won by Marmoush’s team, Eintracht Frankfurt, with a 1-2 scoreline. Marmoush was one of the scorers for his side as he converted a penalty in this game.
But it was not only Barcelona’s representatives watching the €40m-rated Egyptian striker in this game, as the report claims that scouts from several other big clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Borussia Monchengladbach, Villarreal, and FC Koln were also present in the stands.
It is easy to see how the striker is attracting so much attention. This season, he has already scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists across all competitions, and is the second-highest scorer in the Bundesliga, following only Harry Kane.
With these numbers, there is no doubt that he can be a quality addition to the Barcelona squad going forward. But keeping in view the high demand that he has in the market, getting him will not really be easy for the Blaugranes.
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