Fabrizio Romano: Man City close to sealing deal for “wonderful” £67m star

After his side’s disappointing first half of the season, Pep Guardiola has wasted no time bringing in new reinforcements this month, with the manager keen to strengthen his squad in a number of different positions.

Man City have now submitted a £41m bid for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, and they are now on the verge of getting a deal over the line, with the Uzbekistan international keen on a move to the Etihad Stadium.City have also made an offer for Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis, with Guardiola clearly keen to bolster his options at centre-back. However, the Brazilian club have knocked back the initial proposal.Not only are the Sky Blues keen on strengthening in defence, but they are also chasing a new forward, and their top attacking target is Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, who has now agreed terms on a move to Manchester.The next step is for City to submit a formal bid, which could amount to as much as €80m (£67m), according to previous reports. Man City had direct official talks with Eintracht after the game today, club optimistic as it was positive talk.

Official bid to follow as ‘formal’ step and then Man City convinced to seal the deal next week. ⏳🇪🇬Should the offer be accepted by the German club, as expected, Man City are convinced they will be able to seal the deal for the Egyptian forward next week.Although the 25-year-old has caught the eye with his performances as a striker this season, there is evidence he could be utilised in a number of different positions at the Etihad.

The Frankfurt star has also played on both wings a number of times throughout his career, while six of his last 50 appearances have been in an attacking midfield role, averaging a 7.5 Football Critic match rating in that area of the pitch.

Although it will be very difficult to displace Erling Haaland in the starting XI, there is evidence the “wonderful” Egypt international could give the Norwegian a run for his money, having picked up 14 goals and eight assists in 16 Bundesliga outings this season.City are in the midst of a rebuild, with a number of star players, such as Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne, now in the latter stages of their career, and the former has made it clear he wants to leave this month.

City are in the midst of a rebuild, with a number of star players, such as Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne, now in the latter stages of their career, and the former has made it clear he wants to leave this month.

Marmoush’s performances indicate he could be exactly the type of signing needed to help City reach their previous heights, so it is promising news that a deal is now close to being completed.