In search of defensive solidity for the second half of the season, Olympique de Marseille is closely interested in RC Lens central defender, Kevin Danso. According to information from TéléfootRoberto De Zerbi would have personally insisted that the Marseille management try to recruit the Austrian international this winter. This defensive reinforcement would be considered in the event of the departure of certain players such as Lilian Brassier or Bamo Meïté.
A complex operation facing the position of RC Lens
RC Lens, already on the verge of selling Abdukodir Khusanov to Manchester City for around 50 million euros, does not want to further weaken its defense. Kevin Danso, who arrived in Lens in 2021 from Augsburg for 5.5 million euros, has established himself as a pillar of the Lens rearguard. Recently, the Sang et Or also rejected an offer from Fenerbahçe of around 20 million euros for the 26-year-old player.
A transfer that could be expensive
Despite the reluctance of the northern club, Pablo Longoria does not seem ready to abandon this avenue. RC Lens would have set Kevin Danso’s starting price at 25 million euros. Under contract until June 2027, the Austrian defender could be the subject of a Marseille offensive in the coming days. It remains to be seen whether OM will be ready to meet the financial demands of Lensois leaders to conclude this operation.
A situation to follow closely
The Kevin Danso file promises to liven up the winter transfer window discussions. With the need to strengthen its defense and the high demands of Lens, OM will undoubtedly have to be persuasive and earmark a substantial sum to secure the services of the Austrian defender.
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