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Olympique de Marseille still intends to bring in some big names this summer. After having settled the goalkeeper issue by enlisting Geronimo Rulli as well as Jeffrey De Lange to be the Argentinian’s understudy, the Phocéens are once again focusing their efforts on the offensive sector, where at least two players are expected. OM want to bring in a center forward, with Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) and Elye Wahi (RC Lens) as the main leads.
Then, Marseille want another striker, with a profile further away from the penalty area. There, the choice seems to be made, and leads us to Youssoufa Moukoko, the Borussia Dortmund player. As revealed exclusively by us, an agreement has even been reached with the 19-year-old player. It still remains to reach an agreement with the German team, around what should a priori be a loan with an option to buy.
“We know the value of some of our players”
On Saturday evening, after BVB’s friendly match against Aston Villa, Marsupials sporting director Sebastian Kehl spoke about his club’s transfer window, confirming that there will be departures. “I can already say that something is going to happen with us in the coming days, both in terms of departures and arrivals. Yes, we have certain objectives.”the Ruhr club’s manager first said Sky Sport Germany.
Then he was asked about Moukoko, who remained on the bench for the entire match yesterday. “It was a sporting decision today”Kehl explained, before adding: “We will wait and see. We are very relaxed. We will not give in. We know the value of some of our players.”. A very clear message sent to the OM management who will have to offer better conditions to Dortmund if they wish to complete the arrival of Moukoko…
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