Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign striker Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN, but accept that it will be difficult to prise him away from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Meanwhile, a separate report from The Telegraph claims that Man City are pushing to sign £50m-rated Marmoush in January, but The Guardian states that it will be difficult for the Citizens to secure the services of the attacker this month owing to Frankfurt's quest to qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City are considering Frannkfurt forward Omar Marmoush and Premier League clubs will be eyeing the situation anxiously

Premier League champions Manchester City are closing in on an agreement for their first signing of the January transfer window, according to reports.Txiki Begiristain – the Etihad Stadium club’s

Manchester City have offered Omar Marmoush a bumper contract, with Liverpool scuppered in their own efforts to sign the star

Manchester City are reportedly plotting a £50million move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush. The 25-year-old has been fiercely linked with a move to Liverpool, in recent weeks, and Pep Guardiola's desire to rebuild his City squad mid-season threatens potential transfer plans.

Manchester City are pushing for a January deal for the Egypt international Omar Marmoush, a versatile attacker and No 10 from Eintracht Frankfurt who will cost the club around £50 million as they seek to keep up the pursuit of the Premier League leaders after a disastrous run over the previous two months.