The Olympique de Marseille is preparing for the takeover of Ligue 1 with a mercato still open, focused on strengthening its workforce. Roberto De Zerbi’s priority is the arrival of a left side to support Garcia, but the club is also considering strengthening its central defence and midfield. Several names are on the table, including Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordóñez and midfielder Bennacer, while remaining attentive to the potential departures of players such as Harlit, Lirola and Cornelius. The future of Jonathan Rowe, a dazzling English winger in preparation, is particularly uncertain. Despite the interest of European clubs such as Rennes, Fenerbahçe, and Atalanta, OM must decide whether to keep Rowe for the season or sell it for a nice sum.

OM’s interest in Jonathan Rowe met with firm resistance. The price demanded by OM and the player’s willingness to stay in Marseille have stopped negotiations with Rennes. However, several European clubs remain interested, including Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, AS Rome and Atalanta. OM is therefore at a key moment, having to choose between a lucrative sale and the conservation of Rowe as a central element of its team for the coming season. The decision could be influenced by the current form of the player and the enthusiasm of supporters.

At the same time, the case of Edon Zhegrova, a Kosovar winger, seems to take an unexpected turn. Initially announced on the start and in the OM’s list of tracks, Zhegrova should be reintegrated into the Lille professional group. The Lille president confirmed that the conditions for his departure are no longer in place, and the club is counting on him for the coming season. This decision represents a significant shift from initial expectations, leaving OM facing a more complex and uncertain mercato.