Marseille fans and Roberto De Zerbi are spoiled for the moment. The Marseille management is having a great start to the transfer window, having already confirmed the arrivals of Lilian Brassier, Ismaël Koné, Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, while other players like Eddie Nketiah could also arrive shortly. A quality summer market on paper, and one that is already getting the fans excited. Even if, in the end, it is the reality on the pitch that will speak…
In any case, there is one issue where OM was a little unclear and still is; it is the goalkeeper. As we know, Pau Lopez will leave the south of France and sign with Como, the ambitious Italian promoted team. The Phocéens have notably tried to enlist Alvaro Vallés, the Las Palmas goalkeeper, but this issue seems to be at a standstill despite information from the Iberian press which mentioned an agreement between the two clubs. The other lead for this position led to Filip Jörgensen, the Danish goalkeeper from Villarreal.
Villarreal puts a first stop
And the Iberian press reveals new elements this Tuesday. The local newspaper The Mediterranean Periodical explains that Villarreal has just rejected a 20 million euro offer from Olympique de Marseille. The Yellow Submarine is open to negotiation, and will not claim the 45 million euros of his release clause, but he still hopes to receive a higher amount. The Spaniards are expecting a higher offer for this goalkeeper who is expected to have a bright future in Europe.
Second bad news for the Phocéens: Chelsea came to the news for the goalkeeper in the last few hours. The Blues have taken information from the player’s entourage in particular, and the two clubs have a good relationship following the Nicolas Jackson operation last summer. A strong rival for Olympique de Marseille, since the Blues have significant purchasing power. For the anecdote, EPM adds that in case of Jörgensen’s departure, Villarreal is targeting… Alvaro Vallés. Everything is linked.
