Pep Guardiola to risk Omar Marmoush exit as bold claim made after Newcastle vs Man City
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Credit: Imago Pep Guardiola to risk Omar Marmoush exit as bold claim made after Newcastle vs Man City Mon 9 March 2026 10:00, UK Omar Marmoush only continues to be linked with a Manchester City exit as he plays the role of Erling Haaland’s understudy.Regular minutes have been hard to come by for the Egyptian attacker, being handed just six starts in the Premier League this season, but starting back-to-back FA Cup ties.With 29 goals in all competitions, it would be impossible for most players to displace Haaland from the centre-forward spot. Unfortunately for Marmoush, that is what he has been tasked with.Man City’s transfer plans are only likely to expand ahead of the summer, but Pep Guardiola may have no choice but to consider sending the 27-year-old elsewhere. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Omar Marmoush sends a key message to Pep GuardiolaMarmoush absolutely loves playing versus Newcastle United, with seven of his 14 City goals coming against the Magpies since his arrival in January 2025.He netted two of those on Saturday, 7 March, helping the Citizens to overcome their FA Cup opponents after Harvey Barnes put them ahead inside 18 minutes.Despite clearly having a keen eye for goal, the attacker often struggles to find a spot in the team after being one of the first names on the teamsheet at Eintracht Frankfurt.Following the game, speaking on talkSPORT, Tony Cascarino said that Marmoush is the “best player who doesn’t play on a regular basis,” even claiming that he would get into Real Madrid’s team.Man City star to steal the spotlight ahead of the summerObviously, he would have known that battling Haaland for a spot in the team would have been extremely difficult, but given his ability to play anywhere in attack, he would have hoped for more minutes.Football Insider revealed in January that Guardiola would block Marmoush’s exit, but that might become increasingly difficult as interest grows in the 26-year-old star.Tottenham and Aston Villa have both been linked with the centre-forward, which is no surprise at all, and more clubs are likely to join the race as the summer transfer window approaches.As Cascarino argues, Marmoush is good enough to get into most starting lineups, so he might jump at the chance to move clubs, and there is only Guardiola to blame for not giving him more minutes. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man City Insider Access Get the full story from the Etihad Stadium and CFA with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Etihad Campus.