An Algerian in OM’s sights

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

An Algerian in OM’s sights

Two first names are mentioned for the winter transfer window of Olympique de Marseille, including that of Saïd Benrahma.

What will OM do this winter? After a first part of the season below expectations, Olympique de Marseille could be active during the January transfer window. In particular, there will be departures from the CAN to manage, and above all it will be necessary to reshape a squad which had been built for Marcelino’s flat 4-4-2. The Spanish coach quickly slammed the door, and his successor, Gennaro Gattuso, uses different systems.

Obviously, it is in the offensive sector that OM could look for reinforcement, in particular because several elements will compete in the CAN (Harit and Ounahi are selected, Sarr and Ndiaye could be), while Joaquin Correa is still injured . L’Equipe thus cites the first two names, those of Suso (Seville) and Saïd Benrahma (West Ham), who would be in the sights of the Phocaeans. Two left-handed, creative players who prefer to play on the right flank of the attack.

Benrahma also targeted by Lyon?

The Benrahma case is interesting, because his name has also been circulating around Lyon in recent days. The former Brentford player has spent a lot of time on the bench in recent weeks with West Ham, although he played almost an hour on Thursday night against Arsenal due to Lucas Paqueta’s injury. His market value is high (22 million euros according to Transfermarkt), and it should be remembered that the Algerian international also has a good chance of playing in the CAN with the Greens. Will OM bet on him?

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.