England, Olympique de Marseille’s preferred hunting ground in this summer transfer window? It’s no secret. With the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi on the Marseille bench, OM wants to start anew after failing to finish 8th in the Ligue 1 rankings and therefore on the doorstep of Europe at the end of the previous season. In order to return to the top of the French championship next season, the Marseille club has multiplied its offensive avenues in recent weeks.
Taking advantage of the keen eye of Roberto De Zerbi, who officiated during the last two seasons at Brighton, Olympique de Marseille logically turned to their English neighbor to do their shopping. It is with this in mind that the Marseille leaders fell for Mason Greenwood. After long weeks of negotiations and despite the reluctance of several supporters and feminist associations due to the past of the English international, OM finally obtained the signature of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United.
OM sounds the charge for Eddie Nketiah!
A huge sporting coup by Olympique de Marseille, which has secured the services of a player who was admittedly pushed towards the exit by the Red Devils, but who has had a more than decent 2023-2024 season on loan at Getafe, with his 10 goals and 7 assists in 36 La Liga games. But with the recent departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who left for Al-Qadsiah and who also left his number 10 to Greenwood, the Olympique management does not intend to stop there and must recruit a new centre forward. If OM approached Wolverhampton for Hwang Hee-Chan, who was attracted by the idea of joining the Canebière, the Marseille management has shifted into second gear for Eddie Nketiah.
Under contract with Arsenal until 2027, the English striker, highly regarded by his coach Mikel Arteta, recorded 27 appearances under Mikel Arteta last season (for 5 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League). But due to the tough competition at the front, the Briton’s future at the Emirates Stadium is dotted. Open to a departure this summer, the 25-year-old player – capable of playing both up front and on the wing and renowned for his speed and striking ability – could bounce back in France. If we revealed a few days ago that OM had taken the first steps regarding the Lewishaw native, we can confirm that the last 8th in Ligue 1 has made an offer to Arsenal for the former England international hopeful. It remains to be seen whether this will suit the Gunners.
