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Marseille want to sign Eddie Nketiah and talks are ongoing despite the club’s widely-reported interest in other attacking targets.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s third and his hat-trick goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The Daily Mail report that Marseille have their sights set on Eddie Nketiah this summer, and they want to add him to their forward line for next season.

Marseille have been linked with a few different attacking options in recent weeks, including agreeing a deal for Mason Greenwood. The Mail suggest the Ligue 1 club want both players, not one or the other.

Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah (C) and teammates celebrate after Arsenal win the penalty shoot-out after the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille have also been linked with Wolves’ Hee-chan Hwang, with the Premier League club rejecting an initial offer.

But again, Santi Aouna reports that despite Marseille’s interest in Hwang, discussions are still ongoing with Nketiah.

Part of the reason Marseille might be so keen to make multiple attacking signings is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s impending departure from the club.

Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first-leg football match between Olympique de Marseille and Villareal CF at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, souteastern France, on March 7, 2024. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP) (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday morning that Saudi side Al-Qadsiah were pushing to sign Aubameyang.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi reportedly tried in vain to keep the 35-year-old around, but Foot Mercato wrote later on Monday that the former Gunner has made his decision.

With the striker likely netting Marseille a decent transfer fee and significantly lightening their wage bill, they’re evidently keen to attack the market for potential replacements.