Aston Villa is taking serious steps to strengthen its offensive capabilities, considering one of the top names in the Premier League, amidst anticipated changes within its ranks.

English press reports have revealed Aston Villa's interest in signing the Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, a Manchester City player, during the upcoming summer transfer window as part of their plan to strengthen the front line.

According to The Times, Marmoush is among the top offensive targets for Aston Villa's management, especially after the club previously attempted to sign him on loan during the last winter transfer window before the management turned to other options.

Reports indicated that the team's coach, Frenchman Unai Emery, expressed a clear desire to sign the player during the winter, reflecting the coaching staff's confidence in his abilities and the potential to benefit from him offensively.

In a related context, Aston Villa is trying to persuade Marmoush to join by offering him the opportunity to regularly participate as a starter, which could be an important attraction for the player, as the team is seeking effective attacking solutions.

The report indicated that the coaching staff sees the necessity of strengthening the attacking line, especially with the imminent departure of some players, in addition to the decline in performance of other players during the current season.

In terms of financial value, reports indicated that the potential deal might be settled for slightly less than 59 million pounds, the amount Manchester City paid to sign Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany.

In terms of performance, Omar Marmoush scored one goal and provided three assists in 17 Premier League matches this season, compared to his better stats last season, where he scored 7 goals in 16 matches after joining mid-season.