According to reports, Arsenal are ‘ahead’ of Liverpool in the race to sign Omar Marmoush from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Gunners could do with signing a new forward in January as they will be without Bukayo Saka for a couple of months.
The 24-year-old has been in stunning form this season, but he is set for a spell on the sidelines after he was forced off during Arsenal’s win against Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury.
Regarding Saka’s return timeframe, Mikel Arteta revealed: “He had a procedure. Everything went well, but unfortunately, he will be out for many, many weeks.
“I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don’t know exactly how much longer.
“It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, the first week or so, the mobility of that. Let’s see, it’s very difficult to say.”
Saka’s injury could push Arsenal to be active when the winter transfer window opens and they are reportedly keen on signing Marmoush.
The Egypt international – who has been mooted as a potential long-term replacement for Mo Salah – has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga this season. He’s got 18 goals and 12 assists in his 24 appearances in all competitions.
