Quentin Merlin soon to be Phocaean
As we revealed to you yesterday, an agreement was reached between Quentin Merlin and OM. He will become the new Marseille left-back. Discussions have progressed in parallel between the clubs. According to the indiscretions of our colleagues at West France, the exchanges are about to be concluded. Marseille would have made a first offer, the amount of which would be around €8 million. The latter was rejected by the management of FC Nantes. The two clubs could agree on a transfer from which the FCN expects at least 12 million euros. Quentin Merlin would have agreed with OM on a 3 and a half year contract.
Manchester United prepares the boxes
Manchester United will soon move according to The Manchester Evening News. Carrington has been Man United’s training base since 2000, but it needs major improvements. It is outdated compared to its major Premier League competitors. United have previously explored the possibility of buying nearby agricultural land, but agreed the club could face problems building football pitches on land used for food production. As a result, according to the newspaper, informal discussions took place between senior officials about a possible move. As a reminder, Cristiano Ronaldo publicly ridiculed the installations in an incendiary interview on Talk TV. It was not forgotten by the fans.
Kalvin Phillips remains in PL
The Kalvin Phillips case will finally come to an end. The player is ready to leave City due to his lack of playing time. Crystal Palace, Newcastle and Juventus have all inquired about him, but according to the English press, it seems that West Ham will soon win the race . The England midfielder is ‘very open’ to joining the Hammers on loan. The two clubs are negotiating the amount of the loan payment, and potentially a purchase option clause.
