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.

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.

Manchester City have transfer interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush and Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov in January.

Eintracht Frankfurt chief Markus Krosche insists there's been no contact with Manchester City over Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush in January - but accept it will be a difficult negotiation.

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 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 eyeing a possible move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Manchester City are 'pushing' to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush.A report from the Daily Telegraph claims that the Premier League champions have set their sights on signing the Egypt