TeamTalk claims that Borussia Dortmund attacker Serhou Guirassy, whose release clause has apparently been lowered to €50 million (£44 million), might be the target of a spectacular move by Manchester City. Only a few elite clubs, such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, can activate this provision, according to the article, which cites the German publication Bild.
The contract issue for Guirassy is interesting. He was available for €75 million just a few months ago, but his buyout price is expected to drop considerably. This creates an alluring opportunity for teams with large budgets and a keen eye for goals.
The striker, who reportedly makes €181,000 a week, is reportedly “comfortable” in Dortmund, but his agent is “exploring the market” to find fresh prospects. “Haaland has incredibly scored 11 of City’s 17 Premier League goals, which works out at a huge 64.7 per cent,” according to TeamTalk.
This figure exposes City’s current over-reliance on their superstar from Norway. Pep Guardiola has long prioritised rotational depth in every position, even though Erling Haaland is still one of the most threatening forwards in international football.
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Although City may already have their ideal Haaland backup, having spent an initial £59m to sign Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt in January. Marmoush, like Guirassy, was one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga during his time at Frankfurt. He is more versatile than Guirassy too, with the ability to also play as a left winger or central attacking midfielder.
Marmoush has been limited to four appearances this campaign due to a knee injury, though he returned to the bench for the recent win over Everton.
Bild is the best-selling newspaper in all of Europe. However, it is known for its gossip and sensationalism, which means it is not absolutely guaranteed that one of Guirassy’s suitors will actually trigger his release clause.
Although Marmoush’s entrance raises concerns, adaptation and fitness take time. City needs more than one dependable striker if they are to truly dominate all four competitions. Guirassy’s €50 million clause is a wise move, particularly in light of the fact that players with inferior records fetch far higher compensation.
