After largely livening up the transfer market this summer, OM intends to do it again this winter. It must be said that despite more than 80 million euros invested to carry out a large reshuffle of the workforce, some recruits are struggling to convince. The month of January could therefore be synonymous with some movements.
Movement expected from January
Olympique de Marseille would consider parting ways with three players in the winter transfer window, while strengthening certain key areas of its squad. In defense, the Marseille club hopes to recruit a central and a full-back. In recent hours, the name of Abdukodir Khusanov, currently in Lens, has emerged. The offensive sector could also be subject to adjustments.
Roberto De Zerbi thinks of Josh Duffus
Former Brighton coach between September 2022 and May 2024, Roberto De Zerbi always closely follows the development of his former players. According to Graeme Bailey, journalist for HITCthe Italian coach would have recommended to his management the young Josh Duffus, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder playing for the Seagulls.
While Valentin Carboni is injured for the rest of the season and the future of Amine Harit seems to be dotted at Canebière, OM could look for a new creator in midfield. The latter must embody the playing principles advocated by Roberto De Zerbi, still too rarely seen since the start of the season.
A promising, but inexperienced profile
Could Josh Duffus be the right player? Difficult to say for the moment, especially since the young Englishman has not yet played a match in the Premier League, and acclimatization to the Marseille context always remains a challenge for new recruits.
Not enough to call into question the potential of the person concerned, since Roberto De Zerbi, who observed him with the lower teams, and even launched in the Europa League for two short minutes of play, is not the only one to be interested in him. RB Leipzig, Valencia and Bruges are also in Duffus's ranks, according to the same source.
Under contract until June 2025, the U19 international with the Three Lions displays interesting statistics with five goals and two assists in eight Premier League 2 matches (reserve championship).
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