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Transfer window: OM can pull off a big move in England!
Published on June 27, 2024 at 11:30 p.m.
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Many things will change at OM during this summer transfer window and players considered as key players could leave. This is the case for Jordan Veretout and Samuel Gigot, but also for Paul Lopez. The Marseille leaders are open to the departure of the Spanish goalkeeper and could already have found his replacement in the person of Ilan Meslier.
« I will speak with the president and my agent, I was waiting for the season to end. I want to continue here. But you have to listen to the club after a season like this. » Pau Lopez did not hide at the end of last season when discussing his future. Three years after his arrival fromAS Rome and after a disappointing season, the 29-year-old goalkeeper admitted he could be forced to leave theABOUT : « We have to be honest and take responsibility for what we have done. The club may decide to change players. We also have to wait for the new coach to know what he wants to do. Since I have been here, I feel very good. We have to wait for what the club will decide. »
Change of goalkeeper at OM?
Pau Lopez could then make his return to Serie A, where the promoted Como would be interested. Cesc Fabregas would like to make him their new goalkeeper, a transfer which is possible according to information from RMC Sport. Indeed, theABOUT will not oppose his departure in the event of a satisfactory offer and if it suits him Pau Lopezwho is under contract until June 2026.
OM have their chances for Meslier
L’ABOUT seems in any case to have anticipated a potential departure of Pau Lopez since according to Foot Marketthe club would have recently contacted Ilan Meslier. Aged 24, he still has two years of contract with Leedswhich he joined five years ago from Lorient. Relegated to the Championship last year, the Peacocks have failed to return to the Premier League this season. Under these conditions, a sale ofIlan Meslier would be possible this summer, especially since his profile corresponds more to the demands of Roberto DeZerbi.
