Egyptian Forward Committed to Fighting for Place at Etihad as Squad Depth Grows.

Omar Marmoush

Manchester City fans can breathe a sigh of relief regarding Omar Marmoush‘s future, as the Egyptian forward has no intention of departing the Etihad Stadium during the January 2026 transfer window.

Despite limited game time this season and interest from clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa (including loan proposals), reliable sources confirm Marmoush is determined to fight for his spot under Pep Guardiola. Discussions about his role are expected post-Africa Cup of Nations, but City view him as a valuable squad member and have no plans to sanction an exit.

This stance comes amid the recent arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a £65m deal, which further bolsters City’s attacking options. Semenyo’s signing adds competition in wide areas, where Marmoush has struggled for consistent starts, but the 26-year-old remains committed to proving himself.

On the flip side, things are quieter but still uncertain for young winger Oscar Bobb. Rumours from December persist, with City open to a potential exit for the 22-year-old Norwegian talent amid interest from clubs like Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund, and others. Bobb’s progress has been hampered by injuries, and the influx of new attackers could push him toward a loan or permanent move for regular minutes.

Elsewhere in transfer chatter:

  • Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace): City are monitoring the England defender amid their own injury crisis (Gvardiol and Dias setbacks), but Palace boss Oliver Glasner suggests Guehi stays unless a massive offer arrives. A January move isn’t ruled out, though summer remains more likely.
  • Vinicius Jr. and Florentino Perez (Real Madrid): Ongoing contract renewal talks remain stalled, with financial demands (equal to Kylian Mbappé’s package) a key hurdle. Perez wants to keep the Brazilian star, but no resolution is imminent, and 2026 could prove decisive for his future at the Bernabéu.

Manchester City’s January window continues to focus on squad management, with Semenyo’s addition providing a timely boost. Marmoush’s determination to stay adds positivity as the club chases silverware on multiple fronts.