A loss of stature followed by a luxury signature!

While the winter transfer window is in full swing, Olympique de Marseille seems to be preparing for a possible departure fromElye Wahicourted in Premier League and in Bundesliga. With this in mind, President Pablo Longoria and sports director Mehdi Benatia would have identified Evann Guessand as their number 1 priority to replace the former RC Lens scorer.

A promising and prolific profile

Aged 23, Evann Guessand is having a remarkable season under the colors ofOGC Nice. In 24 matches in all competitions, the Ivorian striker scored 9 buts and issued 4 assists. Performances which earned him a first selection for the national team. Under contract until 2028, its value is estimated at 20 million euros by the Transfermarkt website.

A file warmly followed by Benatia

According to information from Adam, a journalist specializing in the Marseille transfer window, Mehdi Benatia has been working hard on the Guessand file for several days. The Olympian sports director would have convinced the club's decision-makers of the interest in recruiting the young Nice native, unanimously appreciated for his profile. LOON therefore seems ready to take action if Elye Wahi had to pack up this winter.

A conditioned transfer from Wahi

Despite the enthusiasm aroused by Evann GuessandOlympique de Marseille should however not be able to complete their arrival without a prior departure. That ofElye Wahicourted in England and Germany, could therefore prove indispensable to allow the Marseille club to realize its winter offensive priority.