10 goals in 10 w/6 assists: 25yo is ‘serious option’ for Arsenal says report | OneFootball

Arsenal continue their search for an attacking reinforcement, with a new(ish) name emerging as a potential target: Omar Marmoush.

The 25-year-old Egyptian international, currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, has reportedly caught the attention of the Gunners again after an impressive start to the Bundesliga season.

He has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 10 Bundesliga games, making him one of the standout performers in Germany’s top flight. In his last two league games alone, against champions Bayer Leverkusen and giants Bayern Munich, Marmoush scored three and assisted one.

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 19: Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt at BayArena on October 19, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

With 33 caps and six goals for Egypt, Marmoush also has experience at the international level, adding to his appeal as Arsenal consider strengthening their frontline.

Several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham, and Newcastle, are also monitoring the Egyptian’s progress.

However, Arsenal’s interest appears to be growing, and the club could make a move if Marmoush can maintain this consistency.

Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly open to negotiations and would consider offers around €40 million for the player they signed for free in the summer of 2023, making the transfer a realistic possibility.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 06: Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt scores the team’s second goal past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Marmoush’s journey to prominence began when he signed for Wolfsburg from Egyptian side Wadi Degla at the age of 18.

He later spent time on loan at FC St. Pauli, where he scored seven goals and registered three assists in 21 matches.

The season before last, while on loan at Stuttgart, he contributed three goals and four assists in 18 appearances, although his season was interrupted by a foot injury.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 06: Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s interest in Marmoush isn’t entirely new.

In 2022, the Gunners were reportedly vying with Tottenham Hotspur for the then 23-year-old’s signature, according to German outlet Bild.

At the time, Mikel Arteta and Antonio Conte were both keeping tabs on the winger, who had expressed his ambitions for a move to England, saying, “I’d like to one day play for a big team in the Premier League. I hope to one day play alongside Salah.”

Now contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt until 2027, Marmoush’s market value has risen significantly, reflecting his development as a player.

While previously valued around £4 million when Arsenal were first interested, the current transfer market suggests he is worth around €22 million, a valuation that seems set to rise if he keeps scoring at his present rate.