Like every evening, FCM offers you the 3 OM news of the day. On the program this Wednesday: Longoria is cash on Wahi and does not close the door to Pogba… A young 18-year-old Englishman in the sights?
Mercato OM: Longoria dots the i’s regarding Wahi!
This Wednesday, Pablo Longoria was present at the Vélodrome stadium for a press conference to take stock at mid-season. The president of OM was blunt regarding the short-term future of Elye Wahi.
Pablo Longoria has made it clear that the striker will not leave during the winter transfer window. “A departure from Wahi for us is out of the question. We believe a lot in Elye’s potential. Marseille is not waiting for anyone. But each player has his own rhythm. I believe he is one of the best young strikers in Europe. His time will come, we are calm, he must remain calm, and I have confidence. He will end up winning, he has all the qualities. »
A departure from Wahi for us is out of the question
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Use the transfer window to recover part of the investments made during the summer
“It would be irresponsible to take a double economic risk. The transfer window always has a double ambition: to improve the athlete and improve an economic result. A season without a European Cup is difficult economically. I would like to use the transfer window to recover part of the investments made during the summer. It would be healthy for the club’s economy. In the strategy, I would like to sell before buying, but this is not a mandatory mechanism. We are not going to endanger the club’s cash flow, under any circumstances. We always want the best possible squad, the important players in the team are not for sale. If we can do interesting operations with players lacking playing time, we are open. »
Mercato OM: Longoria takes stock of the Pogba file!
The president of OM is at a press conference this Wednesday to take stock at mid-season. The latter responds to journalists at the Vélodrome stadium, he was questioned about the case of Paul Pogba announced as a possible target of the club…
Paul Pogba – Photo by Icon Sport
While Paul Pogba will be able to play again from March 2025 after his suspension for doping, his name is mentioned in Marseille. If Pablo Longoria didn’t close the door, he explained that nothing was going on…
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There are no discussions with Pogba, no meeting — Longoria
“Everyone talks to me about Paul Pogba! He is an extraordinary player, an extraordinary person, I knew him at Juventus. I was the first happy to see his sanction reduced. Medhi Benatia also has a very good relationship with him. Yes, we sent him messages because we were happy for him. When I was at Juve, he was a superstar, he finished 3rd in the Ballon d’Or, and my friends asked me a lot of things and he always helped me! There are no advanced discussions. We will have an internal meeting this week for the objectives of the transfer window. On Paul, we have to analyze him, okay. As a club, we always enjoy seizing opportunities, seeing great players play for us, for example with Rabiot or Hojbjerg. There are no discussions with Pogba, no meetings. I’m not closing the door, but it creates a lot of speculation. These are above all dreams more than a reality in the market. »
Mercato OM: Management is positioning itself on an English striker?
This Wednesday, according to information from journalist Graeme Bailey, Olympique de Marseille would have checked the name of a young attacker from Southampton: Tyler Dibling.
Pablo LONGORIA – president of Olympique de Marseille – Photo by Icon sport
According to information from English journalist Graeme Bailey, OM have shown an interest in the young right winger from Southampton, Tyler Dibling. Also followed by other clubs such as Newcastle or Leipzig, the striker has had a good start to the season and caught the eye of European club leaders.
Pablo Longoria clarified that it was necessary to aim for balance and therefore find ways out for players lacking playing time. However, no important player in De Zerbi’s rotation will be exfiltrated. Items like Mbemba or even Meity could leave the club. In the other direction, OM will not do anything crazy but will be able to seize opportunities.
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Use the transfer window to recover part of the investments made during the summer
“It would be irresponsible to take a double economic risk. The transfer window always has a double ambition: to improve the athlete and improve an economic result. A season without a European Cup is difficult economically. I would like to use the transfer window to recover part of the investments made during the summer. It would be healthy for the club’s economy. In the strategy, I would like to sell before buying, but this is not a mandatory mechanism. We are not going to endanger the club’s cash flow, under any circumstances. We always want the best possible squad, the important players in the team are not for sale. If we can do interesting operations with players lacking playing time, we are open. »
