The Olympique de Marseille is actively pursuing its track for Edon Zhegrova, a right winger of Lille, but is facing increasing competition from the Juventus Turin. Discussions between OM and Lille have resumed, reflecting the continued interest of Marseille leaders in the 26-year-old player. However, the Juventus, under the direction of Igor Tudor, former OM coach, closely monitors the file and could intervene if opportunities arise. This rivalry is in addition to a series of common interests between the two clubs for players such as Leonardo Balerdi, Timothy Weah and Matt O’Riely. OM wants to integrate Zhegrova into its offensive system, in addition to Greenwood, and must speed up negotiations so as not to let him escape.

In parallel to this player race, The Team published its ranking of the Ligue 1 club budgets, placing Paris Saint-Germain in the lead with a colossal budget of 850 million euros. The Olympique de Marseille took second place with 260 million euros, confirming its status as the second economic force in the championship. AS Monaco completes the podium, followed by Paris FC, which achieves a good financial rise. The middle-of-the-board clubs, such as Nice, Lille, Lyon and Rennes, find themselves in a more homogeneous range of budgets, while Lens is falling back.

Finally, Neal Maupay’s future at OM seems compromised. The striker was not selected for the next match against Rennes, a decision confirming his imminent departure. OM seeks to recover more than 5 million euros, corresponding to the purchase obligation, to finance new arrivals. The club also hopes to sell Jonathan Rowe, Ouahi and Mumbagna in order to free up resources to recruit a left side, an axial defender and a midfielder. The departure of Maupay marks one more page in the renewal of the Marseille workforce under the direction of Roberto De Zerbi.