Arsenal continue to be linked with the likes of Mykhaylo Mudryk and Cody Gakpo ahead of the January transfer window but they have been handed a boost in their pursuit of an alternative in VFL Wolfsburg Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian is set to leave the Bundesliga side on a free transfer following failure to extend his stay at the Volkswagen Arena.
Marmoush was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer after he admitted his dream of playing in the Premier League whilst on loan with Stuttgart. However, he returned to Wolfsburg and has featured in all 15 of Die Wolfe's league games this season, scoring three goals in all competitions.
The Egypt international enters the final six months of his contract in January and after talks over a new deal stalled, the German side are now reportedly contemplating selling Marmoush in the winter window in an attempt to raise funds for the 23-year-old.
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Local news outlet Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung reported the possibility, with them also quoting the club's sporting director Jorg Schmadtke saying the parties "are considering the right decision for both the winter and summer".
But the Gunners won't be alone. It appears Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach are also interested in the winger. Marmoush has plenty of experience in Germany, with spells with Wolfsburg, Stuttgart and St. Pauli, meaning a move to a league rival may be preferred.
Marmoush was previously valued at £17million by Wolfsburg but that fee is likely to decrease due the contract situation at the club. Nevertheless, it would be a drastic difference to the millions either Gakpo or Mudryk would cost Edu to acquire their services.
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