Already coveted last summer, Frenchman Kiliann Sildillia is still the subject of discussions between Friborg and Olympique de Marseille. Furthermore, the Marseille club does not refrain from drawing from Thiago Motta's squad at Juventus Turin.
Tougher in his management with his group, Roberto De Zerbi also knows how to make himself heard in the offices. The Olympique de Marseille coach noticed gaps within his squad. So as the winter transfer window approaches, the Italian gave his opinion to management. The daily website The Team tells us that the technician asked for defensive reinforcements. The former Brighton manager is expecting the arrivals of a right-back and two central defenders, ideally a right-footer and a left-footer.
Regarding the right-back position, the priority track for the summer transfer window has been reactivated. Olympique de Marseille, which considered the price set by Friborg too high, resumed discussions for the transfer of Kiliann Sildillia (22 years old). This time, the discussions are progressing well. But to protect themselves in the event of failure, president Pablo Longoria and his future sporting director Medhi Benatia are working on a plan B named Danilo (33 years old). Nothing to do with the former Paris Saint-Germain player. We're talking more about the versatile defender who has been playing for Juventus Turin since 2019.
Danilo's salary, an obstacle for OM?
A good deal in perspective since the Brazilian international will reach the end of his contract next summer. He is also capable of playing in central defense, which suggests that OM could recruit both players this winter. Other clubs are waiting to welcome him free. But Olympique de Marseille, thanks to its good relations with the Old Lady, hopes to conclude a transfer at a reduced price this winter. This is also the intention of Juventus Turin, which wishes to avoid losing its player, who is rarely used (4 starts this season in all competitions) without the slightest compensation. The Olympian management will nevertheless have to convince the former Manchester City player whose current salary would exceed the financial possibilities of the Marseillais.
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