Still in Porto while waiting for the resumption at the end of June, André Villas-Boas did not cut his phone either. In direct connection with Frank McCourt who largely influenced his return, he also received some assurances to look good next season in the Champions League. And if OM succeeds in recovering some 60 ME in sales, the Bostonian would be ready to make a new effort on the summer transfer window to satisfy his coach.
Which would have placed M’Baye Niang at the head of the gondola. The Portuguese coach is seduced by the Rennes player (25 years old), especially for his versatility on the front of the attack. According to our colleagues from The team, he even met with the person concerned to discuss the future. For his part, Niang does not hide his interest in the Olympian challenge. “OM, yes it is a club that interests me, it is a club that has a good history, they also have warm supporters, as I like. If it has to be done it will be with great pleasure“, he said in an interview with Canal Football Club.
There remains a major problem: satisfying the demands of the Breton club for its player, under contract until 2023. “To date, we have not received any offers, there is no contact“, said on RTL President Nicolas Holvek. Which would not be willing to drop his attacker within 25 ME. A huge sum in the current context for OM. The Niang soap opera is just beginning …
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