Winter Transfer Sparks Marmoush Exit as Semenyo Eyes City Move
25 December 2025
Marmoush's Manchester City Future in the Spotlight
The Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush's future at Manchester City is under threat, edging closer to a January exit to seek a new challenge.
He joined City last winter from Eintracht Frankfurt but has struggled to secure a starting berth under Pep Guardiola, particularly this season.
During this Premier League campaign, Marmoush has appeared in 10 matches, eight as a substitute, clocking roughly 206 minutes, with one assist and no goals yet.
In the January window, City are reportedly lining up a move for Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth to bolster their attack.
Various English outlets say Semenyo prefers Manchester City, amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Mirror notes that linking Semenyo to City raises questions about Marmoush's place in the squad, especially if Semenyo secures a starting role while Marmoush remains in the Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Earlier links had Marmoush as a target for other Premier League clubs, and Tottenham had shown preliminary interest in a different context.
As Semenyo continues in the Premier League, Ghana will not be involved in AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
Punchline 1: If Marmoush leaves, City will finally learn what a proper striker looks like on a map — not just on a whiteboard.
Punchline 2: Semenyo to City? Perfect, the only thing louder than a transfer rumor is my phone buzzing with a confirmation email.
