Marseille set asking price for Brighton target Azzedine Ounahi

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Olympique de Marseille have set their asking price for Azzedine Ounahi (25), who has been linked with a move to Brighton & Hove Albion in recent weeks.

Foot Mercato have previously reported that Ounahi has said ‘yes’ to a move to the Premier League side, and that there is a verbal agreement over a four-year contract. However, Marseille have yet to receive any offer for the 25-year-old.

Despite the Moroccan international having no future in the south of France and no place in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans, Marseille will only accept a permanent departure this summer for €12 million. Ounahi had been loaned out last season to Panathinaikos FC, but another loan is thought to be out of the question.

If Marseille’s asking price is not met, the midfielder will remain in La Provence, where he has two years left on his contract. For Ounahi, a move will be particularly important with the Africa Cup of Nations occurring in six months.

Lens defender Facundo Medina edges closer to Marseille switch as talks continue over €25m deal

Olympique de Marseille could soon be tying up a second defensive signing of the window after securing the free transfer of Burnley defender CJ Egan-Riley last week. L’Équipe report that Racing Club de Lens centre-back Facundo Medina (26) is edging closer to a move to Marseille, with advanced talks continuing over Lens’ valuation of €25m.

Under contract in the north until 2028, Medina has now been granted a provisional green light to leave, but Lens are holding firm on their valuation – around €25 million – for a player they signed for under €5m five years ago. Marseille, unsurprisingly, are looking to negotiate that figure down, with fresh talks having taken place this week.

Roberto De Zerbi has approved the signing and believes Medina could be a key part of his defensive rebuild, capable of playing both at centre-back and on the left flank. Ideally, De Zerbi wants Medina in place by July 7th – the date of OM’s return to pre-season training. The former Lens defender is expected to resolve final administrative issues on his end in the coming days, with both clubs confident a deal can be struck swiftly.