Arsenal silently seized the lead in the January chase for Eintracht Frankfurt dynamo Omar Marmoush — nudging Liverpool and Chelsea aside. Caught Offside report that the Gunners have already made contact with Frankfurt, positioning themselves as frontrunners for the Egyptian hitman.
Their urgency stems from a gut punch suffered at Selhurst Park: Bukayo Saka limped off with a hamstring issue, necessitating surgery and a recovery period of over two months, according to Mikel Arteta as Gooner News also reports. Saka’s absence has thrust Arsenal into “must-win” mode every week — an attack void they can’t afford to leave unfilled.
Marmoush offers exactly what they need. The 25‑year‑old has torched the Bundesliga with 18 goals and 12 assists in just 24 matches this season. He’s deadly as a central striker and just as dangerous on the wing — versatility in one lethal package.
Frankfurt reportedly value him at around €60 million (roughly £50–60 million) according to Sport bild, and though they’d prefer to keep him until season’s end, they could part ways if that price is met .
Arsenal rarely splash out mid‑season, but title pressure changes things. Currently nine points behind runaway leaders after 18 games, reinforcements are vital if they are to keep the fight alive.
Marmoush isn’t just a stopgap — he’s the spark that could reignite their challenge. And with Liverpool and Chelsea lurking, Arsenal must act fast, before the switch flips.
This January, pace matters. Arsenal needs pace — and Marmoush could bring both, before rivals close the door.