Eintracht identify possible Marmoush replacement, report claims

According to Sport Bild, Eintracht Frankfurt have targeted Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as a possible replacement for Omar Marmoush.

Omar Marmoush’s sensational start to the season has put him in the sights of some of Europe’s top clubs.

And while Eintracht are keen to keep hold of the in-demand striker in January, a summer move could be on the cards, with reports suggesting that the club want €50-60 million for his services.

According to a report in Wednesday’s edition of Sport Bild, Eintracht have already started preparing for life without Marmoush and have drawn up a list of 5-6 possible replacements.

One of them is Stade Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo, who was first linked with a move to Eintracht last winter.

Kalimuendo, who knows Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké from the French U21 side, is understood to be keen on a summer move, having found the net 25 times in 88 matches for Rennes.

However, Eintracht are not the only suitors for the striker, with Juventus, among others, also said to be monitoring his situation.

Part of Eintracht’s striker plan, the report claims, is to further develop Igor Matanovic, who has already made great strides this season. Should Marmoush leave, the 21-year-old could benefit from getting more game time.