Sources: Aston Villa will have to pay £60m fee to sign forward target

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Credit: Imago Tue 12 May 2026 7:46, UK Aston Villa will have to offer Manchester City in excess of £59million to land Omar Marmoush on a permanent deal this summer.Marmoush remains a transfer target for the Villans after they were linked with a move for his services throughout the January window.The Egypt star has struggled for consistent minutes at Man City this season and could push for a move away in the summer.City are not planning to sell him, and so will need to be offered close to the £59m they spent on Marmoush last year to let him go this summer, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast.It is unclear how high he is on Villa’s transfer shortlist as the transfer window nears, but they are in clear need of attacking additions as they prepare to return to the Champions League. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Man City not prepared to make a loss on Omar MarmoushSources have told Football Insider that City don’t want to sell Marmoush this summer, but he could force an exit after struggling for game time in recent months.Villa remain keen on a move, but his services will not come cheap, given the Citizens’ reluctance to part ways and the previous fee splashed out for his signature.Minutes played30′Goals1Touches9Big chances created1Successful dribbles1/1Ground duels won3/5Marmoush’s stats vs Brentford (9 May)Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “City did spend big money on Marmoush when they signed him from Frankfurt, so they’ll be looking to recoup most of that.“I think a lot of this will come down to the player’s own plans to be playing regularly, and he might have to push for a move away.”Villa interested in signing Rangers starlet Bailey RiceUnai Emery will be looking to strengthen his squad in several areas this summer if Villa do seal a return to the Champions League this month.🚨 EXCL: Ajax and Schalke are both trying to sign Bailey Rice from Rangers as a free agent. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish midfielder is out of contract this summer and Schalke have made initial personal terms offer already.Bailey hasn’t agreed yet with Rangers on a new deal and he’s open to… pic.twitter.com/o0vhtIThfa— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2026 View Tweet Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Rangers youngster Rice is on Villa’s radar as a potential capture for a compensation fee.The 19-year-old is highly rated throughout Scottish football, but has struggled with injuries this season and looks set to leave the Gers when his contract expires at the end of May.Villa are keen on signing him, but face stern competition from the likes of Ajax, Schalke and Nottingham Forest. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.

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