We are not going to repeat it every time but OM are not going for gold. Having said that, Olympian decision-makers do not rule out strengthening the team this winter, as explained on the set of Phocean Pablo Longoria a month ago: “For the winter transfer window, we have a workforce with a lot of contracts. But the obligation of the recruiting unit, and mine as director, is to supervise, to be ready and prepared to improve all the time. team. We must be attentive. If there are opportunities on the market, we will try to make a transfer window “. With such a tight budget, the “opportunities” referred to by the Olympian sports director certainly concern loan possibilities, like what OM did last summer with elements like Leo Balerdi and Michaël Cuisance. That is why The Phocaean has chosen to take a tour of this market in positions that seem to be a priority this winter to strengthen the Marseille workforce: after some ideas for the right defender position, here are some tracks left and peak.
Left-back
Oleksandr Zinchenko (24 years old, Manchester City): Like a lot of players from these big English teams, Zinchenko hardly ever plays in the Premier League (12 minutes this season), while he has a good playing time in the Champions League. He was also the holder against OM, Olympiakos and Porto. He is also with the Ukrainian team (35 caps) and is one of the very good full-backs in Europe. With the Citizens since 2016, he has a nice contract until June 2024 but also an exit voucher in January. His speed and his excellent left foot could do OM good.
Nico Schulz (27 years old, Dortmund): The German international Borussia does not play much this season (5 matches in the Bundesliga, 2 in C1), helmed by Raphaël Guerreiro. Bought 25 M € a year and a half ago in Hoffenheim, this Bundesliga star is finding the time long and could well look elsewhere. In early October, Dortmund turned down a loan offer from Manchester United, but that was three months ago. It’s certainly not cheap, but there might be something to be attempted with this very high level item.
Emerson (26, Chelsea): Like Zinchenko at City, Emerson is used to the Chelsea bench in the Premier League (2 matches). The 26-year-old Italian international was entitled to playing time in C1 (4 matches) with very good matches. Born in Brazil, Emerson was trained in Santos before making a nice start to his career in Palermo and then at Roma. A very solid left side with a good quality of center. He too can evolve higher in the middle. Pushed towards the exit by the Blues, he is requested by Napoli and other Italian clubs.
Javairo Dilrosun (22, Hertha Berlin): A special choice, because the Dutch international is a left-winger by training, but he can evolve a notch lower. This makes him a doubly interesting player. A huge potential which, for the moment, does not manage to impose itself completely in the eyes of his coach Bruno Labbadia. Trained at Ajax then at City, Dilrosun has the profile of what Pablo Longoria is looking for at OM by his age and his potential. A blow to be attempted, especially since Hertha is in difficulty this season after having signed a lot of players.
Forwards
Luka Jovic (23 years old, Real Madrid): Bought € 63m by Real in Frankfort a year and a half ago, the former Red Star and Benfica prodigy is a big flop in La Liga. However, it is not the talent that lacks him, but Zidane still does not give him his confidence (4 matches in the league). Real are therefore looking for a way out and this may be the time to rush into it. OM would not be the only one on the spot, however, since Wolverhampton wants it and Frankfurt and AC Milan are in ambush. But, who does not try anything …
Islam Slimani (32, Leicester): This is not the first time that we have talked about the Algerian international from Leicester, but it is clear that when he plays, he scores and he scores. The proof with the remarkable duo he formed with Ben Yedder last season in Monaco. According to the latest rumors, Pablo Longoria has thought of him, but Villas-Boas is said to be reluctant. It might be worth thinking twice, as he would do a lot of good in a 4-4-2 with Benedetto. However, it will be necessary to act quickly, because Juninho wants it in Lyon in the event of the departure of one of his attackers.
Cenk Tosun (29 years old, Everton): When we see the devastation caused by Burak Yilmaz with Lille in Ligue 1, we say to ourselves that going to find your attacking partner in the Turkish selection would not be a bad idea. In addition, helmed by Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin, he hardly plays with the Toffees. Too bad, because the former Besiktas has proven himself, and he knows how to score goals. It will be necessary to act quickly, because his former club wants to recover him, as well as Sam Allardyce at West Brom. A nice shot to try.
Odion Ighalo (31, Manchester United): With only one Premier League game this season, the striker loaned to MU by Shanghai Shenua will return to China at the end of January. Nigerian international, he rode his bumps everywhere, especially in Italy where he was part of the famous Udinese galaxy. A true center forward capable of playing alone in front or in a duo. He showed it last season by shining with MU. But Cavani’s arrival and the Greenwood explosion doomed him. So why not ?
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