Looking for a new attacker to compensate for the departure of Elye Wahi to Frankfurt, OM have moved forward on the Evan Ferguson file. The Irish striker from Brighton is keen to reunite with Roberto De Zerbi.
Last week, Olympique de Marseille agreed to part ways with Elye Wahi, who was sold to Frankfurt for 29 million euros including bonuses. Roberto De Zerbi nevertheless expects the French junior international to be replaced and Sunday evening’s match against Nice (2-0) will not change his mind. On the contrary, the arrival of a new striker is necessary in Marseille while Neal Maupay continues matches without scoring. Several leads have been activated by the tandem composed of Medhi Benatia and Pablo Longoria and according to information from journalist Adam Manseur, the last leads to Evan Ferguson.
The 20-year-old Irish striker playing for Brighton, whose start to his career has been marred by injuries, is receptive to the interest of OM where he could reunite with his former coach Roberto De Zerbi. “Ongoing discussion between OM and Brighton regarding the arrival of the Irish striker on loan. The player is interested in the idea of finding De Zerbi + Brighton welcomes a loan outside the PL so as not to strengthen competition » published the Olympique de Marseille specialist on his X account.
-Evan Ferguson is eager to come to OM
At the same time, Fabrizio Romano explains that Brighton is open to a departure of its No. 28 on loan, while specifying that French, German and Spanish clubs are interested. At only 20 years old, the Bettystown native already has 13 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League. His talent and potential are obvious, but his physique, however, raises questions due to repeated ankle injuries. To minimize the risks taken, OM could therefore try to recover the player on loan but without obligation to purchase, before taking stock next summer. Whatever happens, Olympique de Marseille are not going to sit idly by after the defeat in Nice on Sunday and should be active this week to recruit a center forward and Evan Ferguson is holding the rope.
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