The transfer market for Olympique de Marseille is buzzing with possibilities. For the first time in years, the club can prepare for the upcoming Champions League campaign without the looming fear of losing their coach. However, to keep Roberto De Zerbi at the helm, Pablo Longoria will need to execute an ambitious summer transfer window.
It’s challenging to predict how many new players will join the OM in the coming weeks. Currently, several defensive options are under consideration. Recently, the name Sikou Niakaté has been circulating among the fans at the Vélodrome. In attack, the pursuit of Mathis Abline seems stalled. Furthermore, the high salary demands of Marcus Rashford (around 320,000€ per week) pose a significant hindrance in negotiations.
In the Wait for Marcus Rashford, OM Turns to Angel Gomes
Despite the challenges, Pablo Longoria is focused on securing a player from Manchester United to announce a new recruit for OM’s transfer saga. According to reports from l’Equipe, Marseille’s management has reached an agreement with Angel Gomes. The 24-year-old midfielder is familiar to Ligue 1 fans, having spent five seasons with LOSC Lille, but was recently shown the door by the Lille hierarchy.
This development presents a golden opportunity for Longoria, who is keen on adding a versatile midfielder to his squad. However, the competition will be fierce for Gomes’s signature. With established players like Adrien Rabiot, Pierre-Emile Höjberg, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and Valentin Rongier already occupying the midfield, the path to regular playing time won’t be easy.
Gomes will be reunited with his former teammate Mason Greenwood should he join OM, as the club seeks to finalize a third ex-Manchester United player along with Rashford. The key question remains whether Gomes can return to his best form after a disappointing season riddled with injuries, limiting him to just 20 appearances. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining his future.
As a supporter of Saint-Étienne, I refuse to lose hope of seeing Les Verts return to former glories. In the meantime, I find solace in following other historic French football clubs, patiently waiting for the day my team rises again, all while admiring the likes of Strasbourg and RC Lens.