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Greenwood, Ezequiel Fernandez, Carboni, Aubameyang… where are OM’s hot files?

Ismaël Koné and Lilian Brassier made official, Iliman Ndiaye transferred to Everton, OM has accelerated its transfer window this week. Several hot files are in progress. The point with the information from RMC Sport.

Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)

This is currently the most advanced track among the many names mentioned in recent hours. Marseille’s leaders have spoken several times with the player, who is very attracted by the prospect of playing at OM. Marseille considers him a real opportunity. Marseille remains cautious, but is hopeful that this file will materialize soon.

Youcef Atal (free)

Marseille is close to an agreement with the player as explained this Thursday by RMC Sport. OM appreciates his profile as a very offensive defender. The right-back position is not currently the priority for Marseille recruitment, but the fact that the Algerian international is free, and that the player is motivated by the idea of ​​coming, means that OM is taking this file with great serenity. The club is waiting for additional elements to validate this transfer.

Ezequiel Fernandez (Boca Juniors)

Marseille wants the player. Discussions with Boca have intensified in recent days. OM has not made a written offer, but the two clubs are beginning to discuss the transfer price verbally. It remains a complex matter. The Marseille club, which wants young, technical profiles, with a real football IQ and some room for improvement, is convinced that the Argentinian has the qualities to play in front of the defense, a key role in the eyes of the Italian coach, Roberto De Zerbi. OM does not have this type of player in its squad, and is therefore taking this matter very seriously.

Valentin Carboni (Inter Milan)

Marseille is looking for the best formula to convince Inter Milan to transfer him. The player wants to play with Roberto De Zerbi, which is a strong argument in favor of OM compared to other clubs that have come forward. It is even a wish of the Italian coach and Marseille hopes to be able to satisfy him by recruiting him.

Pau Lopez

Marseille are getting closer to an agreement with the Italian club Como, but would ideally like to wait until they have made progress on their replacement, before definitively transferring the Spanish goalkeeper. From Meslier to Jorgensen via Samba, many possibilities have been mentioned, but none of them seem to have really advanced to date.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Uncertainty still reigns over his future. OM wants to keep him but at the same time can understand some hesitation from the player given the golden bridge that Saudi Arabia is offering him. Discussions will take place with Roberto De Zerbi and the management from the beginning of next week to clarify the intentions of Marseille’s top scorer last season. Today, OM does not want to confirm that the management is working on a replacement and continues to affirm that they still think they will have Aubameyang at the forefront of the attack next season. A file to follow very closely despite everything.

Florent Germain with FH

Ndombele in Nice, it’s official

Free since the termination of his contract with Tottenham, French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele officially signed with OGC Nice this Thursday. The former Lyon player, Turkish champion with Galatasaray last season on loan, has signed a two-year contract with the Gym.

Rémy Descamps leaves FC Nantes

Having reached the end of his contract with FC Nantes, Rémy Descamps (28 years old) is leaving the banks of the Erdre. The goalkeeper will have played 17 matches in three seasons, including the journey (except the final) which allowed the Canaries to win the Coupe de France in 2022.

Londja, a Swiss hopeful, signs 4 years at HAC

Free since the end of his contract in Lausanne, the Swiss hopeful Ruben Londja (18 years old) has committed to Le Havre. The right winger has signed for four seasons in the Normandy club.

First professional contract for Yvann Titi in Troyes

18-year-old right-back Yvann Titi will sign his first professional contract with Troyes. He will sign for 3 years and then be loaned to another City Group club, Lommel SK (Belgium). FH

Ethan Mbappé three years in Lille

Free since the end of his contract at PSG on June 30, Ethan Mbappé, 17, officially signed with LOSC this Thursday. Kylian’s little brother signed a three-year contract with the Dogues. He will wear number 29… like his elder at Monaco, then during his first season in Paris.

Niakhaté officially signs with Lyon for almost €32 million

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Nottingham Forest central defender Moussa Niakhaté. The Senegalese player has signed for the next four seasons at OL, who paid a check for 31.9 million euros to complete the transaction. It is the most expensive outright transfer in the club’s history.

OM close to an agreement with Youcef Atal

Negotiations are progressing well between OM and Youcef Atal. The Algerian international is free, after a brief stint at Adana Demirspor in Turkey, and could therefore quickly join Marseille. There are still details to be sorted out but the discussions are going in the right direction.

Clauss replacement?

After his eventful departure from OGC Nice, Youcef Atal is close to returning to Ligue 1. The player is interested in the sporting project. Marseille is taking the time to study the file to have all the necessary elements before signing him.

OM are looking to recruit smartly and the 28-year-old could bring experience to a position where Jonathan Clauss plays. Currently at Euro 2024 with the French team, the latter could potentially leave Marseille this summer if a good project presents itself to him. Even if the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi on the Marseille bench could “perhaps reshuffle the cards a little more”, according to his words at a press conference at the end of June.

Pape Gueye will sign for Villarreal in the coming days

Free of any contract since his departure from OM, Pape Gueye will commit in the coming days to Villarreal. The midfielder has notably rejected interests in Ligue 1 this summer.

Henrique should not sign for Nantes

Having just left Lyon, Henrique was on FC Nantes’ radar for this summer. But as the player and the club have not reached an agreement, the left-back is unlikely to join the Canaries during the off-season.

Nantes seeks to recruit smartly

The Henrique trail is closing for FC Nantes . As revealed by RMC Sport at the end of June, the Canaries tried to convince the left-back to join the club, which was fighting to stay in Ligue 1 last season and is looking to recruit smartly. Free since the announcement of his departure from OL, Henrique was a good opportunity.

But the Brazilian player, who joined Lyon in 2021 from Vasco da Gama (45 games played, 13 last season), and the Nantes club have not managed to reach an agreement. Henrique should therefore not sign in Nantes.

RMC Sport Info: PSG reactivates Joshua Kimmich track

In search of reinforcements in midfield, PSG have reactivated the track leading to Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The Joao Neves case has become more complicated in recent days, with Benfica proving very greedy for their young talent.

Manchester United: Erik ten Hag has extended his contract

Manchester United announced on Thursday the contract extension of their coach Erik ten Hag. The Dutch technician, heavily criticized last season for the average results of the Red Devils (not qualified for the Champions League), is now under contract until 2026.

European giant interested in Kurzawa?

Without a club since his departure from PSG during the off-season, Layvin Kurzawa would appeal to Inter Milan. Keen to recruit a winger at a lower cost, the Lombard club would target two experienced players according to information from the Gazzetta dello Sport .

The Italian newspaper assures that President Marotta would be thinking about the French full-back to strengthen the team led by Simone Inzaghi. Very little used last season by Luis Enrique in Paris (one appearance and only eight minutes in L1), Layvin Kurzawa could therefore bounce back in Serie A during the transfer window.

But be careful, the other name mentioned on the Inter side is none other than Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard is also free of any contract after two years at Barça.

Flamengo pushes to repatriate Lucas Paqueta

According to Globo Esporte , Flamengo has made Lucas Paqueta (26 years old) its recruitment priority. The Brazilian club, where the midfielder was trained and launched his professional career, has started discussions with West Ham, which he joined in 2022. The former Lyon player is the target of a sports betting investigation by the English Federation and risks a life ban.

If the exchanges are still considered embryonic, West Ham would not be closed to the idea of ​​selling a player recruited for 60 million euros. An exile in Brazil could also attenuate the heavy threats hanging over the head of the Brazilian international, suspected of having voluntarily received warnings during several matches.

OM formalizes the arrival on loan of Lilian Brassier

Stade Brestois central defender Lilian Brassier has been loaned with an option to buy to OM. The 24-year-old will play under Roberto De Zerbi next season.

Arthur Theate to leave Rennes for Saudi Arabia

RMC Sport is able to confirm the information put forward by Fabrizio Romano, according to which Arthur Theate will join the Saudi club Al-Ittihad for the sum of 18 million. Arrived at Stade Rennais since 2022, the Belgian defender played the Euro as a starter.

Real Madrid: XXL presentation planned for Mbappé

The newspaper AS claims that Real Madrid would have planned a “galactic” presentation for the arrival of Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish capital. Expected on July 16 after signing his contract and passing his medical, the Frenchman should attend a “spectacular” staging.

De Zerbi’s arrival at OM? “A small miracle” for Di Meco

Eric Di Meco congratulated Olympique de Marseille on the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi on the Marseille bench, which he even considers to be “a small miracle”, on Wednesday in Rothen s’enflamme. The former OM player now hopes to “regain pleasure” in front of OM matches.

“It’s a small miracle that a coach like that can be interested in OM and is ready to make an effort. Because for him it’s an effort. I think he could have played in the European Cup elsewhere, maybe not a big club, I don’t know his possibilities but he was in demand and he made a strong choice,” congratulates the RMC Sport consultant. “I didn’t even believe it when people said he was impressed when he came here, I thought it was all nonsense. So it’s a nice surprise to see that my club is still so attractive for a coach.”