The news of Olympique de Marseille and the summer mercato is dominated by the Adrien Rabiot dossier. After an exclusion from the group, the French midfielder appears to experience a reversal. Regular exchanges with his teammates and his desire to stay at OM are reported, Rabiot being even disappointed by the evolution of the case and little seduced by the offers of other clubs. This evolution coincides with an unexpected opening on the part of his coach, Roberto De Zerbi, who suggested that he would be ready to reopen the door to a return of the player, a position that surprised the Marseille management. The assumption of reintegration is growing, although it remains to be seen whether management will follow the coach’s advice.

At the same time, OM is actively exploring the Kostas Tsimikas track, the left side of Liverpool, whose future in Anfield is uncertain. OM accelerates its interest in the 29-year-old player to fill Quentin Merlin’s start and strengthen his left flank. Liverpool would prefer a definitive transfer, but would remain open to a loan, an option that could be suitable for AS Roma, also interested. OM is in a favourable position to recruit Tsimikas, but Roma competition and the terms of the option loan remain key elements to consider.

Finally, French striker Neal Maupay could leave OM to join the Genoa. The Italian club, trained by Patrick Vieira, is looking for a player capable of reinforcing his attack. Despite a mixed season in Marseille, Maupay has a certain market share and several clubs, including two in Ligue 1, follow his situation. OM, in a logic of offensive reorganization, would be willing to let him go in order to alleviate his payroll and free a place for offensive reinforcement. The discussions could intensify in the coming days, and Maupay’s future seems to be emerging far from the Drome Bike.