In three weeks, the winter transfer window already opens its doors. Obviously, it’s about anticipating your different needs, both in terms of departures and arrivals. 2nd in Ligue 1, 8 points behind the Parisian leader before the end of the weekend, OM is entering this process. Still in the grip of financial difficulties, the club above all wishes to reduce its payroll. We must reduce the squad, give playing time to those who need it or even get rid of undesirables.
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We are thinking in particular of certain young people completely forgotten by the first team. This is for example the case of Emran Soglo (19 years old). Used 14 times last season (2 goals and 1 assist), the left-handed midfielder is this time left at the disposal of Jean-Pierre Papin's reserve team. In the meantime, the Franco-English refused to extend his contract which runs until 2025, so he was “punished” by his club. Already on the move this summer, this time he could take the plunge.
OM wants to regale the Soglo and Mughe cases
The Utrecht club (3rd in the Eredivisie) is still interested, indicates Provence in today's edition. Emissaries from the Dutch club will be present to observe him against Villefranche this Saturday in National 3 and consider a possible transfer in January. These would be his first minutes of the season. The Provençal daily also mentions the complicated situation of François-Régis Mughe (20 years old), 5 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, as many in Ligue 2 during his loan to Dunkirk.
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The Cameroonian striker is also in difficulty in Marseille. He has not been used in reserve since the first day on August 24 but must play this Saturday. Finally, one last more delicate case will be observed with great attention this winter, it is Elye Wahi (11 appearances, 2 goals and 1 assist). Disappointing since his arrival this summer from Lens in exchange for €25 million, the 21-year-old center forward saw Neal Maupay move ahead of him in the hierarchy.
Elye Wahi might not be selected
Provence reveals this Saturday that its very short-term future is far from assured. Roberto De Zerbi's comments yesterday at a press conference are not just a matter of chance. “I think of Merlin, of Brassier, of Wahi, of Koné, if they show me that they are better than those who play then, I will change my mind.» The Brassier and Wahi cases are specifically cited in the columns of the local media. If they don't improve their performance by January, they could well be shown the exit door.
Pub. the 07/12/2024 17:00
– UPDATE 07/12/2024 19:33
