First Major Transfer of the Winter! The €80 Million Man Reaches an Agreement
The collective braking of military vehicles has given City the opportunity to catch up. Although Manchester City has only won 3 out of their last 11 games, with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses from round 10 to round 18, they are only 2 points away from the top four.
This season, the departure of Alvarez has exacerbated the problem of Haaland's lack of substitutes and the homogenization of forwards, and the issue of weak attack must be resolved.
Manchester City's midfield and backline are facing problems of aging and injuries, especially after Rodri's injury absence, the team lacks a leader, and the midfield is almost paralyzed. Since there is still hope for the top four, Manchester City will strengthen the front, middle, and back lines this winter.
Now Manchester City has secured a striker and a defender first.
Meeting the €80 million asking price! According to Sky Germany, Manchester City and Marmoush have reached a comprehensive verbal agreement on personal terms.
On January 10th, Sky Germany reporter Pleitenberg and Patrick Berger reported that Manchester City and Marmoush have reached a comprehensive verbal agreement, and the personal terms have been agreed upon. He hopes to transfer immediately, and his teammates already know that Marmoush wants to join Manchester City, and Frankfurt is ready to let the player go, with an asking price of €80 million for Marmoush.
But by the summer window, Frankfurt will significantly reduce the asking price. Currently, Manchester City is planning an offer and hopes to submit it to Frankfurt before the end of this week.
French media Footmercato reporter Santi Aouna followed up, saying that Manchester City is ready to meet Frankfurt's asking price of €80 million.
Yesterday, Frankfurt's head coach said that the club had not discussed Marmoush's transfer with Manchester City. However, the reporter stated that although the club denied the transfer, in fact, Manchester City is ready to meet Frankfurt's asking price of €80 million, and both sides are close to reaching a verbal agreement. Marmoush himself is confident about the transfer, and he wants to join Manchester City now, not waiting until the summer window.
Marmoush joined Frankfurt from Wolfsburg as a free agent in 2023, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this season. His joining can effectively solve the problem of weak attack.
Today, a fan encountered Manchester City's current director Begiristain on the streets of Manchester, and the new director Viana (the man in the circle in the photo) also appeared in the photo.
The fan revealed that he told Begiristain, "Sign Marmoush," to which the latter replied, "We will." Previously, Manchester City announced that Begiristain will step down at the end of this season, and former Sporting Lisbon director Viana will take over at that time. However, Viana will work with Begiristain for the first few months to ensure a smooth transition.
Now even Manchester City's director has personally confirmed that Manchester City will introduce Marmoush, making this deal the first major transfer in Europe this winter!
According to Sky Germany, Manchester City is about to sign Kusano.
Exclusive news from Sky Germany states that Manchester City is about to sign Lens central defender Kusano, and the club has submitted an offer with a base transfer fee plus a floating total of €50 million.
Kusano hopes to play in England, and Manchester City has offered him a long-term contract. Manchester City will then operate the Marmoush deal.
The 20-year-old Kusano, the main defender of the Uzbekistan national team, has played 16 times for Lens this season, with a current market value of €12 million according to Transfermarkt.
Keep the Future! Official Announcement from Manchester United: Renewed Contract with 22-year-old Amad Diallo until 2030
On January 10th, Manchester United officially announced that they have renewed their contract with Amad until June 30, 2030.
Since joining the team, Amad has made 50 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 9 goals. This season, he has made 28 appearances, scoring 6 goals and contributing 7 assists, and has been named Manchester United's Player of the Month twice.
In 2021, Amad transferred to Manchester United from Atalanta for £37 million and was subsequently loaned to Rangers and Sunderland. At Sunderland, he scored 14 goals in 42 games.
Premier League Ranked 16th! Official Announcement from Everton: Head Coach Dyche Dismissed
On January 10th, Everton officially announced that the team's head coach Sean Dyche has been dismissed. In December last year, the Friedkin Group acquired 98.8% of Everton's shares, and Dyche's dismissal comes less than a month after the change of ownership.
The official statement reads: Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as manager of the men's first team, effective immediately.
Ian Vaughn, Steve Stone, Mark Howard, and Billy Mercer have also left the club. Dyche took over the team in January 2023, replacing Lampard, and has led the team in 83 games. This season in the Premier League, they have played 19 games with 3 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, currently ranking 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. At 3:45 am, Everton will play against Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup at home.
Including Dyche, six Premier League coaches have been sacked this season, excluding interim managers.
Including Manchester United's Ten Hag being sacked when the league was ranked 14th; Leicester City's Steve Cooper being sacked when the league was ranked 16th; Wolves' Gary O'Neil being sacked when the league was ranked 19th; Southampton's Russell Martin being sacked when the league was ranked 20th; West Ham's Lopetegui being sacked when the league was ranked 14th; and Dyche Everton being sacked when the league was ranked 16th. These sacked coaches' teams all belong to the relegation group, making the Premier League manager the most dangerous job in Europe.