Olympique Marseille showed strong interest in strengthening their midfield during the last summer transfer window, with discussions advanced to attract Premier League talent. Although the transfer did not take place, the possibility of recruitment remains open for the next transfer windows.
Andreas Pereirathe 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, recently confirmed Olympique Marseille's interest in signing him last summer. Author of a good season with Fulham (37 matches, 3 goals, 8 assists), Pereira revealed in an interview with Brazilian Premier League that a concrete proposal from OM had been received during the summer transfer window. “Abroad, a proposal arrived from Marseille, we discussed, and unfortunately it didn’t work”he said. Despite advanced negotiations, an agreement has not been reached.
Besides OM, Nottingham Forest have also shown serious interest in the player. “There was also an offer from Nottingham Forest. These are the two clubs that came closest to me”said Pereira. This double interest shows that several clubs are ready to attract the Brazilian player, who has remained loyal to Fulham for the 2024-2025 season.
It would be really cool to go to Marseille — Pereira
However, Pereira has not closed the door on a future move to Marseille. “It would be really cool to go to Marseille, considering the way De Zerbi wants to play football. I saw it positively”he added. This statement underlines his attraction to the Marseille project, particularly for the attacking style of play advocated by the Italian coach.
Although he seems fulfilled at Fulham, where he plays regularly in the Premier League, OM could try to relaunch negotiations from the winter transfer window in January in order to fill the absence of the injured Carboni for several months. For the moment, Pereira's future remains uncertain, but OM could return to the charge in 2025 to make this long-awaited transfer a reality.
Conclusion: OM in the race for Andreas Pereira
The Andreas Pereira case could be reactivated in the coming months. If the transfer does not materialize in January, Marseille could come back at the end of the season to recruit the Brazilian midfielder.
