While OM intends to recruit a midfielder from Juventus during the winter transfer window, Manchester City is joining the dance. Pep Guardiola already complicates Marseille's plans.
Mercato OM: Pep Guardiola joins the battle for Nicolo Fagioli
The winter transfer window promises to be lively at Olympique de Marseille. After a summer marked by numerous arrivals, the Marseille club wants to strengthen its midfield. Nicolo Fagioli, young talent from Juventus, is then identified as a priority target.
Little used by Thiago Motta in Turin, the Italian midfielder would be interested in a new challenge. OM, attracted by his profile, would consider recruiting him in the form of a loan. But many obstacles stand in the way of the Phocaeans.
While Paris Saint-Germain and Naples have already expressed their interest in Nicolo Fagioli, it is now around Manchester City which is positioning itself with force. Coach Pep Guardiola would highly appreciate his profile and would like to have him under his command this winter in order to strengthen a Mancunian team, which is suffering a series of setbacks in the run-up to Christmas.
Strong English competition is setting up
Other English clubs, such as Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Fulham, are also in the running. This strong competition risks driving up the bids. The sale price of Nicolo Fagioli is estimated at around 20 million euros.
OM will therefore have to redouble their efforts to convince the player and Juventus. The Marseille club will have to propose an attractive sporting project and provide the necessary financial means to complete this transfer. This mission turns out to be very complicated.
