Sunderland, Burnley, and Brentford interested in €20m-rated Marseille target Matthis Abline | OneFootball

According to a report from Sacha Taviolieri, Premier League sides Sunderland, Burnley, and Brentford are interested in signing FC Nantes striker Matthis Albline (22). Marseille have already submitted a concrete offer in an effort to steal a march on rival suitors. Encouraged by the player’s enthusiasm for a move to the Vélodrome, OM are hoping Abline’s desire to join can help them stay ahead in the race – even if they remain reluctant to meet FC Nantes’ €20m asking price.That hesitation could yet open the door to the Premier League. Abline’s agents, who are US-based, have been actively seeking offers across the Channel, with several English clubs understood to have sounded out the striker’s camp.Abline’s technical profile is widely appreciated after scoring nine goals and two assists for Les Canaris this season, and owner Waldermar Kita will be hoping to spark a bidding war for the young Frenchman. GFFN | George Boxall