Marmoush would add competition for Erling Haaland up front, something City have been missing since allowing Julian Alvarez to join Atletico Madrid in the summer. And while the Egypt international has enjoyed a stellar season in Germany, one striking solution could be right under City's noses.

Yoane Wissa reduces Brentford's deficit to just one goal as he tucks away his effort from close range against Manchester City at the Gtech.

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It proved to be another thrilling night for Brentford fans at the Gtech Community Stadium and a proud one for striker Yoane Wissa.

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in a Premier League thriller on Tuesday.

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Phil Foden scored twice, but Brentford did the same in the final 15 minutes to steal a 2-2 draw in west London.

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is the subject of a January transfer bid from Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest; Brentford do not want to sell the player and are expected to turn down the offer;

Seconds after the Bees saw what they thought was their opening goal wiped away, Kevin De Bruyne whipped in a cross to Phil Foden, who found the back of the net from just a few yards out. The England international doubled City's lead in the 78th minute.

Brentford fought back to draw 2-2 with Manchester City, thanks to late goals from Wissa and Norgaard, highlighting Citys struggles this season.

City were heading for three consecutive Premier League wins but Brentford kept on jabbing away at their suspect chin