OM already knows what to expect. While Côte d’Ivoire will organize the next African Cup of Nations from January 13 to February 11, 2024, the 24 nations involved unveil, in turn, their lists of players selected to compete in the prestigious continental competition and to try to succeed in Senegal. With this in mind, Amine Harit, Azzedine Ounahi, Chancel Mbemba, François Mughe and Simon Ngapandouetnbu have already been summoned respectively by Morocco, Congo and Cameroon. Senegal of Pape Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr has, for its part, not yet communicated. A wave of departures to be expected for Pablo Longoria and his teams, who intend to take advantage of the winter window to strengthen themselves.
Determined to continue their rise in the rankings, the Phocaeans, sixth, six points behind third place held by AS Monaco, could thus be active during the month of January. This Friday, The Team also reveals two avenues currently being studied by the Marseille board. Two rather prestigious names since OM would particularly appreciate the profiles of Suso, right winger of Sevilla FC, and Saïd Benrahma, in the colors of West Ham and also announced on the side of… Olympique Lyonnais.
The first winter slopes of OM!
28-year-old left winger (1 assist in 20 matches in all competitions), under contract until 2026 with the Hammers, Benrahma – who missed his penalty despite the victory (2-0) against Arsenal on Thursday evening – is today now valued at 22 million euros according to the specialist site Transfermarkt. A complicated amount to reach for OM, who could however negotiate a loan to recover the Algerian international (21 caps, 1 goal), far from being assured of competing in the CAN with the Fennecs. Furthermore, the Suso option (30 years old), in great difficulty with the Blanquirrojos, 15th in Liga, is also advanced. According to our latest information, this avenue is, however, not considered by Marseille management for the winter transfer window.
Author of one goal and three goals in 17 matches in all competitions since the start of the season, the Spanish international (5 caps) could, despite everything, strengthen an Olympian offensive sector often discussed in recent months. Linked to the Andalusian club until June 2025, the former Liverpool and AC Milan player is also valued at 5 million euros. A much more affordable sum for OM. If Suso’s arrival remains difficult to imagine, the Saïd Benrahma file remains open. Finally, the French daily adds that the upper echelons of the Olympians are also looking at Turkey where several profiles, playing in the Süper Lig, could satisfy the Marseille leaders. One thing is certain, things should move quickly in the Marseille city…