In search of a left piston, OM is studying Nicola Zalewski, at the end of his contract with AS Roma in six months. But the Marseille club is also discussing with two other players in this position.
The winter transfer window has officially opened its doors and Olympique de Marseille has no plans to do anything crazy financially. This does not mean, however, that Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia are not looking for good opportunities to seize in this month of January. The Olympian leaders will still try to fulfill the desires of Roberto De Zerbi, who would particularly like reinforcements in the corridors of his defense. For the left side (or piston) position, the profile of Nicola Zalewski greatly appeals to the Olympian board.
The young 22-year-old Polish international has the ideal profile to integrate the OM coach's system and his contractual situation (free in June 2025) is perfect for negotiating a transfer at a reduced price this winter. This track is among those explored by Marseille according to the insider account At Minutes OM. But on his Two players whose names have not yet been filtered.
OM is not only targeting Zalewski on the left
“Nicola Zalewski, considered a talented young player internally, is well on the short list for the recruitment of a left piston. Two other players are also targeted, whose names have not been filtered. To date, there is still no priority track among the three targeted players. From then on, everything remains possible. Thus, contrary to information from Italy, the Polish player is not about to sign with OM” published the insider account on social networks.
Olympique de Marseille therefore refuses to put all its eggs in one basket and is targeting several full-backs in the left lane. The financial room for maneuver of the Marseille club will nevertheless depend on departures. It is therefore urgent to finalize those of Meïté, Mbemba or even Lirola and Brassier, all pushed towards the exit during this month of January. Because after having invested massively last summer, Frank McCourt does not intend to finance a second transfer window in a row. And Pablo Longoria will therefore have to sell to allow Roberto De Zerbi to have reinforcements.
