The Olympique de Marseille is in the middle of mercato activity, with several interesting tracks to strengthen its workforce before the end of the transfer window. The club follows closely Andreas Pereira, midfielder in Fulham, Brazil, who could be tempted by a return to the country. OM is among the European clubs that are interested, especially because of Roberto De Zerbi’s admiration for his versatile profile. At the same time, the club is interested in Dani Ceballos, a Spanish midfielder in Real Madrid, whose departure seems imminent. OM is considering a purchase option loan to secure its services, a strategic reinforcement especially since the Adrien Rabiot case remains uncertain and Jonathan Rowe has left the club.

Mercato is not limited to potential arrivals. OM also seeks to strengthen its defence, especially on the left side, following the departure of Quentin Merlin. Two tracks are currently being studied: Kostas Tsimikas from Liverpool and Emerson Palmieri from West Ham. Emerson seems to be the privileged profile, with good discussions going on. His experience in Premier League, Serie A and European competitions, as well as his impressive record, make him a major asset for OM.

Finally, the next OM match against Olympique Lyonnais, next Sunday, could take place in camera. The Prefecture of Rhone and the Ministry of the Interior argue for a ban on the movement of Marseille fans, a recurring decision due to the incidents between the two clubs. At the sporting level, OM won its second win of the season by beating Paris FC 5-2, with encouraging performances by young players like Bilal Nadir and Robinio Vaz. Despite a still fragile defense, the team has shown an interesting potential and is about to face a Lyon in full confidence.