The summer transfer window has been buzzing for weeks, with Olympique de Marseille at the heart of intense speculation. The Phocaean club finds itself under the watchful eye of UEFA and is under immense pressure to offload players. Failure to do so could result in exclusion from all European competitions. While the future of Mason Greenwood remains a major talking point, another prominent player could also be packing his bags.
After a truly disastrous season, no one at Marseille is safe. The club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League already necessitated financial prudence for the OM, but the recent warning from UEFA has transformed this need into an urgent imperative. New sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is working tirelessly on all fronts to navigate this pivotal summer for the club.
Greenwood’s potential departure from Olympique Marseille
The primary high-profile case is already well-known, with Mason Greenwood being the subject of widespread discussion. The 24-year-old winger, who has been Marseille’s top scorer for the past two seasons, appears to be on the cusp of a transfer, with Fenerbahçe and particularly AS Roma reportedly keen on acquiring his services. Italian media previously indicated advanced negotiations with the Roman club, though recent reports suggested a significant cooling-off period. It seems OM was reportedly displeased with the conduct of La Louve‘s management, who allegedly contacted the player directly without first informing his current club.
Is Højbjerg also set to leave OM?
However, while Greenwood’s situation seems to be stalling, another significant transfer could be nearing completion. According to reports emanating from Italy, Atalanta is actively pursuing Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, hoping to persuade him to depart Marseille. He is reportedly a top priority for Atalanta’s new sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, who previously attempted to sign the Danish international for Juventus and is now eager to try again. The door for his departure is not closed; quite the opposite. Sources indicate that OM has agreed to let the midfielder go, setting his transfer fee at a minimum of 10M€.
