Rumours, deals and smoke: the OM mercato decoded.
With 24 hours left in the transfer window, a big blow for OM: the tracks leading to Joël Ordóñez and Edon Zhegrova have collapsed. Bruges broke off talks for their Ecuadorian defender, while the Kosovar winger is off to Juventus. Longoria and Benatia must react quickly to deliver the reinforcements De Zerbi needs.
Less than 48 hours before the end of the transfer window, AC Milan has made an offer deemed insulting by OM: under €10m for Adrien Rabiot. Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia remain firm: €15m or nothing.
Nayef Aguerd wants OM! The Moroccan defender refused to play with West Ham and is edging closer to the Vélodrome. Longoria and Benatia are accelerating to seal this major deal.
It’s official: Emerson Palmieri is joining OM! An agreement has been reached with West Ham for a symbolic fee (€1m, bonuses included). The 31-year-old Euro 2021 champion arrives to strengthen the left flank and bring his experience to the Vélodrome.
Agreement on the player side, not with Lille: Juve are also negotiating and could accelerate depending on the Nico González-to-Atlético move. It’s on Marseille to act now—and to anticipate a potential Greenwood departure.
With just 48 hours left in the transfer window, Neal Maupay’s case remains unresolved. The 29-year-old striker, on loan from Everton last winter, is still at OM… but his future could be written elsewhere.
Edon Zhegrova has said yes to OM, but Lille is blocking the move. Olivier Létang multiplies ambiguous statements, mixing criticism of Marseille with hints of an opening for a transfer.
OM strike hard 48h before the transfer deadline: 20-year-old Arthur Vermeeren joins on a paid loan with buy option. A promising reinforcement to restore balance and creativity in Marseille’s midfield.
Nayef Aguerd refuses to play for West Ham and edges closer to OM. The 29-year-old Moroccan international, solid and experienced, is expected to be a major defensive addition.
The Belgian midfielder, just 20 years old, arrives in Marseille this evening to finalize his loan with an option to buy. A masterstroke by Longoria and Benatia, giving De Zerbi a world-class prospect at the heart of the game.