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.

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 interested in signing Omar Marmoush, and Frankfurt have welcomed them to the negotiating table

A January DilemmaManchester City’s pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush has sparked intrigue as the January transfer window gains

Manchester City are hoping to beat Liverpool to the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, who has already been dubbed as 'the next Mohamed Salah'

One player who continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City is Omar Marmoush. The versatile Eintracht Frankfurt attacker has been the subject of multiple reports in recent days linking the world champions with a move for the Egyptian international.