According to a report by The Athletic, Egyptian international Omar Marmoush has emerged as a top transfer target for Real Madrid. A move for the Manchester City forward to the Santiago Bernabéu is now a strong possibility, driven by the explicit request of manager José Mourinho.
The “Egyptian Prince” has struggled to cement a regular starting spot at Manchester City since last season. With the arrival of Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium to succeed Pep Guardiola, Marmoush’s situation is unlikely to change, making his departure this summer highly probable.
José Mourinho Targets Multiple Manchester City Stars
Marmoush, 27, has been linked with several elite European clubs, including Barcelona. However, Mourinho is reportedly keen on signing the versatile forward due to his dynamism and ability to play across multiple attacking roles—whether as a winger, a center-forward, or an attacking midfielder.
The Egyptian star is not the only Manchester City player on Mourinho’s radar. The “Special One” is also tracking midfielder Nico González and center-back Rúben Dias, waiting for the Los Blancos board to make a definitive decision on pursuing the trio during this summer transfer window.
Omar Marmoush’s Transfer Fee and 2026 World Cup Struggle
Manchester City originally signed Marmoush in the winter of 2025 for a staggering €75 million following his sensational performances in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Currently, Marmoush is representing the Egypt national team at the 2026 World Cup. However, the forward has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits after failing to score in his opening four matches, showing a noticeable dip in form compared to the rest of Hossam Hassan’s squad.
