Mercato Marseille – Tiémoué Bakayoko, Jonathan Clauss and William Saliba: OM in full question(s) – Eurosport FR

Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso in Lyon, Takumi Minamino and soon Breel Embolo in Monaco, Mohamed Bayo and Rémy Cabella in Lille: while the pursuers of PSG are sharpening their weapons, their runner-up last season, OM, is floundering in a transfer window which has not started yet. Samuel Gigot has landed but his arrival has been tied up since this winter, Chancel Mbemba and Isaak Touré have swelled the contingent of central defenders but it is difficult to say that the Marseille squad has strengthened this summer. Because William Saliba and Boubacar Kamara, two of the three best players of the 2021/2022 financial year, left just like Steve Mandanda, so precious in the final sprint. In short, while OM are going to reconnect with the Champions League, Marseille, whose workforce remains far too thin to face the deadlines that await it, is not ready three weeks before the resumption. This Sunday, several issues have emerged in the French and British media and are fueling questions as time is running out. PSG in Japan23 MINUTES AGOIt’s very vaguePriority to the position of right piston, Jonathan Clauss, despite his wish to join Marseille, is still far from OM. Corseted by fragile finances, Pablo Longoria cannot spend at all costs and for lack of means, the French international, whose profile nevertheless fits perfectly with what Igor Tudor wants to put in place, could well escape the Marseillais. According to L’Equipe, the club are preparing a third offer after offering 6 million euros plus a bonus. Lens expects 10 to redeem the last year of his right piston contract. OM have already launched a B plan. Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano recalled on Saturday evening that no agreement was sealed between the two clubs. Even if the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko from City in London could unblock the file in the coming days. Another target while the midfielder is an open-air construction site: Tiémoué Bakayoko. Foot Mercato understands that the former Monegasque and Marseille have agreed on a four-year contract while neither Chelsea, his club, nor AC Milan, where he is on loan until June 2023, do not want keep it. But Igor Tudor, visibly unimpressed by his profile, would block the arrival of the French international for the moment. The file is therefore not yet tied up. It smells bad While he has returned to Arsenal, William Saliba still populates the fantasies of Marseille supporters and leaders who dream of seeing him return. The case is clear: Saliba wants a starting place so as not to compromise his chances of going to the World Cup with the Blues. Will Arsenal trust him or can Marseille still be an option? Saturday, in a friendly match, Saliba started the match against Everton and played 71 minutes. “It’s good to be back and start the pre-season,” said the former Stéphanois on the Arsenal website. And if Mikel Arteta explained that he could not guarantee him a starting place, the Spanish coach also made it known that he was counting on Saliba for the coming season. In short, the doors seem to be closing on the Gunners side.William SalibaCredit: Getty ImagesOn the right trackTo replace Steve Mandanda, Marseille may be able to conclude this time. According to L’Équipe, OM are interested in Ruben Blanco, under contract with Celta Vigo until 2027, to make him the understudy of Pau Lopez. The Spanish club would be open to a loan but are first looking for a starting goalkeeper before opening the door to Ruben Blanco. There are many leads but all of them still come up against more or less insurmountable obstacles. There remains an unencouraging state of affairs for an OM which seems to be stalling when the past season should have given it wings on the summer transfer window. 14 HOURS AGOLigue 1Galtier insists: “A locker room needs justice and justice is valid for all”YESTDAY AT 07:48