OM Mercato: after Bakambu, a fantastic signing expected

Everything is accelerating at OM. After the agreement found with Cedric Bakambu this week, Olympique de Marseille is close to completing a good signing in defense.

Mercato OM: After Bakambu, a defender expected in Marseille

The winter transfer window is racing on the side of the Olympique de Marseille. After Jordan Amavi’s departure from OGC Nicethe Marseille club was quick to get their hands on their first reinforcement of the winter. A past master in the art of closing hot files internally, Pablo Longoria managed to convince Cedric Bakambu to join Marseille. A total agreement has already been reached between the two parties.

From Turkey to China via Spain where he had three good seasons at Villarreal, the Congolese international is therefore expected at OM in the coming days where he should sign a two and a half year contract. A nice blow for Marseille who will not have to pay compensation for his transfer, since Cedric Bakambu has been free of any contract since last December. But the former Sochaux striker will not be the only player to join the Marseille club during this transfer window. And for good reason, Fabrizio Romano ensures that OM is close to completing the signing of Sead Kolasinac fromArsenal.

Arsenal ready to sell Sead Kolasinac

OM target, Sead Kolasinac will be free from any contract next June. But obviously, OM do not want to wait until the end of the current season to recruit him for free. The Italian journalist thus reveals that the Marseillais want to conclude this file as quickly as possible. No question of waiting until June to ensure the arrival of the defender of the Gunners.

Negotiations have already started between the different parties engaged in this file in order to finalize this operation. But what does Arsenal management think? According to the source, the Gunners are open to the departure of the 28-year-old. The green light has already been granted to Marseille in order to convince Sead Kolasinac to join Ligue 1 during the month of January. However, OM is not alone on the issue. Naples would also have checked the name of the Bosnian defender.