The Olympique de Marseille is at the heart of an intense transfer activity during the summer mercato 2025, with rumours and information about many players. The names of Badé, Rongier, Merlin and Auba frequently return to the discussions. Sources such as FCMarseiille closely follow these movements, summarizing potential arrivals and departures. A reporter from RMC even compared the Marseille mercato with Monaco, with a critical observation. OM is particularly interested in Loïc Badé, while Aubameyang, Merlin and Rongier have already arrived in Rennes.

Chancel Mbemba, an experienced defender and captain of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been free from any contract since 30 June 2025. Several clubs, including Paris FC and Stade Brestois, have shown interest in his profile. The Paris FC would even have made an offer deemed “comfortable”, but budgetary constraints eventually held back the negotiations. The Stade Brestois, qualified for a European competition, seems to be the most eager to recruit it, although its salary, estimated at nearly 4 million euros gross per year, represents a major obstacle. Other clubs, such as Nantes and Rennes, would also be interested, without making any concrete offer. Interests in the Middle East were also mentioned, but negotiations failed because of its wage requirements.

The latest episode of “L’Apero Mercato” on YouTube details these rumours and information, as well as other potential movements concerning Weah, Paixão, Ounahi and Badé. The program also addresses the result of a friendly game won 5-0. Important arrivals for OM include Aubameyang, Merlin and Rongier, while names such as Unahi, Paixão, Weah and Badé are also at the centre of the discussions. All of this information bears witness to an active and complex mercato for the Olympique de Marseille, with important financial and strategic challenges to take into account.