Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush is becoming a prominent transfer target for Arsenal as they seek reinforcements following Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury, which will keep him out for at least two months.
The 25-year-old Egyptian attacker, renowned for his height, pace, and goal-scoring ability, has been impressing in the Bundesliga, contributing 18 goals and 12 assists in 24 matches this season. His performances have drawn comparisons to Mohamed Salah, and Arsenal are said to be leading the race to sign him, with competition from Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle.
Marmoush’s career began in Egypt with Wadi Degla before moving to Germany, where he honed his skills at Wolfsburg and enjoyed successful loan stints at St. Pauli and Stuttgart. His breakout season came at Frankfurt, highlighted by key moments like scoring a brace against Borussia Dortmund and netting against Bayern Munich.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly sees Marmoush as a £50 million solution to strengthen the club’s attack, which currently has limited depth with Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Leandro Trossard as the primary options. Marmoush’s ability to score, create, and disrupt defenders makes him a valuable addition to Arsenal’s push for the title, despite potential concerns about his adaptation to the Premier League.