Marseille: the moves set to heat up the transfer window 🥵 | OneFootball

Things are set to heat up on the Canebière.

In serious financial trouble and still not certain of taking part in next season’s Europa League because of the possible sanctions hanging over the club, OM are expecting a turbulent summer, especially in terms of departures.

So here’s a quick overview of the cases that could shake up the Marseille club’s summer transfer window.

Mason Greenwood

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The Marseille club’s top scorer over the last two seasons, Mason Greenwood is the main hot topic for the OM hierarchy. Although he stated his desire to stay at the UNFP awards ceremony, the striker is being targeted by several clubs, notably AS Roma and Fenerbahçe.

Hakan SafI, a candidate for the presidency of the Turkish club, has even already claimed to have an agreement with the English forward. This week, Fabrizio Romano also said that Greenwood had liked posts and followed Safi on social media. Still according to the Italian journalist, OM would be expecting 50 million plus 5 million in bonuses for their striker.

Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg

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A leader on the pitch in Roberto De Zerbi’s project, Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg ended the season completely mentally drained. Linked with top Italian clubs since last summer’s transfer window, the Danish midfielder could be tempted by a new challenge.

What’s more, Hojbjerg’s departure could help OM’s finances, as the club needs to reduce its wage bill. Having arrived from the Premier League two years ago, the Dane is one of the highest earners in the Marseille dressing room.

Leonardo Balerdi

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At Marseille since the summer of 2021, the Argentine defender is among those who could be interested in a new challenge. This year was supposed to be the one where he truly confirmed his potential, but Balerdi buckled under the pressure of the captaincy.

He was heavily courted as recently as two years ago, but the defender’s stock has probably dropped somewhat, and the injury that is keeping him out of the World Cup will prevent him from boosting his value ahead of the transfer window.

Quinten Timber

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Signed for four million euros at the end of the transfer window, the Dutch midfielder was one of OM’s few bright spots in the second half of the season.

His value is said to be quite high and could allow OM to make a handsome profit. Called up by the Netherlands for the World Cup, Timber could also use the tournament as an opportunity to showcase his talent to sporting directors across Europe.

Geronimo Rulli

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Will OM call it quits or go again? After a brilliant first season, the Argentine goalkeeper completely fell apart in his second. Is that enough to push OM to part ways with him?

Still looking to cut costs, OM could try putting their trust in backup keeper Jeffrey de Lange and let their 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper leave.

What about arrivals in all this...

It’s hard to predict things for OM: Gregory Lorenzi has only just taken up his role as sporting director, it’s still unclear who Marseille’s coach will be next season (even if Bruno Genesio is being tipped as the leading candidate), and whether OM will even be allowed to play in Europe is still unknown.

That is a lot of uncertainty to deal with when trying to launch a transfer window, as shown by the lack of rumors currently circulating in the press. One thing is certain: OM will have to recruit smartly and on a budget.

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