After formalizing the arrival of Cameroonian striker Faris Moumbagna this Saturday, OM could enlist another offensive element this winter, in the person of Saïd Benrahma.
Already three recruits this winter for OM, who recently got their hands on full-back Ulisses Garcia, midfielder Jean Onana and striker Faris Moumbagna. And it may not be over! Friday in front of the press, Gennaro Gattuso did not seem to have any illusions about a possible additional reinforcement in the offensive sector, highlighting the current financial limits of the sky and white club. And yet the Marseillais are indeed following the trail leading to Saïd Benrahma.
It was the Algerian’s coach himself who confirmed it, David Moyes, the West Ham manager who this season is somewhat neglecting (only 13 outings including 5 starts in the Premier League in this 2023-2024 financial year) a player still posting 25 goals and 23 assists among the Hammers, since 2020, in all competitions. “ It is true that Marseille made a loan offer. I did not know », breathes the Scottish technician.
No new purchase without sale?
And to add, without in any way closing the door: “Por as far as I know, the offer was rejected. We probably need to sell to bring in other players. If so, we are certainly inclined to sell rather than lend… » The message got through. It remains to be seen whether OM can afford to go on the offensive in a case estimated at around 20 million euros. These days, Pablo Longoria was in the United States to speak with Frank McCourt. However, it is difficult to imagine a new gesture from the American without a significant sale, in addition to Renan Lodi recently sold to the Saudis of Al-Hilal. Among the potential assets that the Phocaeans will not necessarily retain this winter include Vitinha, Azzedine Ounahi, Pape Gueye or Ismaïla Sarr.
