Olympique de Marseille Looks to Offload Players Ahead of Transfer Deadline
As the transfer window approaches its conclusion, Olympique de Marseille is intensifying efforts to sell players. Reports from Foot Mercato indicate that the French club has put Leonardo Balerdi on the market, offering him to Fulham FC.
Balerdi represents one of the most valuable assets in Marseille’s lineup, and the club is keen to finalize his departure in order to meet their commitments to the DNCG and UEFA regarding player sales. After a challenging season, which saw him losing the captaincy, Balerdi faced an unfriendly reception from supporters during a recent pre-season friendly at the Vélodrome, where mistakes led to a loss against Atletico Madrid.
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According to Foot Mercato, Unique Sports, tasked by OM to facilitate player transfers, has reached out to Fulham with Balerdi’s details in hopes of generating a bid. Meanwhile, the Premier League club continues negotiations to acquire Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal, though Stade Rennais has shown hesitation about finalizing a deal. Fulham has also reportedly made an offer for Natan from Real Betis.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Olympique de Marseille are stepping up their attempts to offload players as the end of the transfer window nears. Foot Mercatounderstands that the French club have offered Leonardo Balerdi to Fulham FC.
Balerdi is one of the most bankable players in OM’s squad and one that they are desperate to sell, as the club looks to abide by promises made to the DNCG and UEFA with regard to player sales. The Argentina international is coming off the back of a difficult season, during which he was stripped of the captain’s armband. At a pre-season friendly at the Vélodrome last week, he was booed by his own fans as his mistakes gifted Atletico Madrid victory.
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Fulham submit Natan offer
Foot Mercato now understands that Unique Sports, whom OM have mandated to offload players within their squad – have offered Balerdi to Fulham. It is hoped that these efforts will give rise to a bid. All the while, the publication adds, the Premier League club continue to hold talks to sign Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal. Thus far, Stade Rennais have shown themselves to be reluctant to strike a deal. Fulham have also submitted an offer for Real Betis’ Natan.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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