Barcelona teenager Pau Cubarsi has been highly praised in recent weeks, but it is another La Masia product that Manchester City are interested in. the contributions of Mika Marmol.
The 22-year-old defender signed from Andorra in the summer for €1.5m, but Barcelona retained a 50% sell-on fee for him. Marmol has gone from strength to strength this year, a key part of the defense on which Las Palmas have built their season. In addition to his defense, Marmol was distinguished for his brilliant ability on the ball, helping Las Palmas dissect the opposition's midfield.
It was reported to us interest in Marmol from Manchester City already, as from Atletico Madrid and Real Betis. The City Group could consider buying him outright for Manchester City or loaning him to Girona, or Girona could buy him outright.
Ace for Brand, Manchester City have now contacted their agent Jose Maria Orobitg to find out about their plans and requests from Las Palmas. If he does move, then the Canaries could ask for him back on loan next season.
He certainly could not impose physically, but Marmol showed that his proactive defense can work even against the best attacks in Spain, and on the ball he is the archetypal modern defender. With the touch and vision of a midfielder, he has ensured that Las Palmas have the third most possession in La Liga this season behind Barcelona and Real Madrid.
