Marseille contact Monaco over move for Saïmon Bouabré amid Neom offer | OneFootball

According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Olympique de Marseille have contacted AS Monaco over a potential move for young attacking midfielder Saïmon Bouabré (19). The player reportedly appreciates the interest from Marseille, but the task of signing the player remains a difficult task for Les Olympiens. Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom SC have reportedly also made a substantial offer with a big salary offer with several other unnamed clubs also in the race to sign Les Phocéens are reportedly currently looking for young talented players with high potential to rejuvenate the squad ahead of a return to the UEFA Champions League this season under Roberto De Zerbi.The Monaco academy product played four games for the senior side last season, but reportedly wants to leave the Principality side this summer, leading to Monaco retaining the player after he was called up by the French national to team to participate in the U21 Euros earlier this summer. He was, however, allowed to play for France U20 during the Tournoi Maurice Revello (formerly Toulon tournament) where he made two appearances in the South of France. GFFN | George Boxall