Gessime Yassine is attracting significant interest from Olympique Marseille! | OneFootball

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Moroccan winger Gessime Yassine is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about young talents in French football. The 19-year-old, a recent U20 World Cup champion with Morocco, has continued his impressive form with Dunkerque, delivering another standout performance in the Coupe de France against Strasbourg (1-2) this past Sunday.

His burgeoning talent has not gone unnoticed by top clubs. As first reported exclusively by Africafoot, Ligue 1 side Lille OSC holds a concrete interest in the rising star. However, they are not alone in the pursuit. According to regional newspaper La Voix du Nord, Olympique de Marseille is also showing significant interest in the player. The report adds that Marseille's sporting director, Medhi Benatia, "appreciates him," and notes that Yassine himself has harbored a fondness for the club since childhood.

This mounting attention from multiple suitors is directly impacting his market valuation. His estimated value on Transfermarkt has recently risen to €6 million. Faced with this growing list of interested clubs, Dunkerque's stance is expected to firm up significantly. The club is now in a position to either command a premium price for his transfer or make a compelling case to retain their prized asset for a while longer.