Manchester City want to sign Omar Marmoush immediately; Eintracht Frankfurt want £67m for forward; Marmoush has scored 13 goals in the Bundesliga so far this season; he is second behind Mo Salah for g

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.

Frankfurt manager Dino Topmoller recently described Marmoush as “outstanding,” a sentiment reflected in his consistent performances in the Bundesliga, and one certainly geared toward keeping his value as high as possible in the event of a potential sale during the winter transfer window or next summer.