Olympique Marseille are looking to replace Elye Wahi, set to join Eintracht Frankfurt, by targeting strikers like Brian Brobbey, Santiago Gimenez and Evan Ferguson. However, despite a potential lucrative transfer, the club remains cautious and does not intend to overpay its offensive recruits this winter.
Olympique de Marseille seeks to replace Elye Wahiwho is preparing to join theEintracht Francfortafter a mixed stint with the Marseille club. Wahi, author of only three goals in 14 matcheslost his starting place and is now on his way to leaving for the Bundesliga. A total agreement has been reached between the player and Frankfurt for a contract of four and a half yearswith an imminent transfer.
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Gimenez priority but expensive, Brobbey plan B and interest for Ferguson
To compensate for this departure, according to RMC, OM targeted three attackers, including Brian Brobbey (Ajax) et Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord). Brobbey, who registered three goals and issued seven assists this season, has had an average start to the year. Gimenez, on the other hand, shines with 13 buts in 17 matches in 2024-2025making him the favorite to replace Wahi. However, the file remains complex due to financial requirements. OM is also interested in Evan Fergusonthe attacker of Brightonwhich evolved under the orders of Roberto DeZerbi.
-Although OM is exploring several avenues, the club does not want to do anything crazy in January, even if the sale of Wahi generates cash. Rumors have also circulated regarding Marcus Rashford of Manchester United et Mathys Tel of Bayern Munichbut these options seem unlikely, with the club preferring not to overpay for their offensive reinforcements. OM therefore seem cautious in their approaches, while seeking to strengthen their attack with a quality player without compromising their finances.
