Marseille in the fight with Angers for a defender
OM Mercato: In order to anticipate the departure of Guillaume SalibaMarseille ticked the name of an Algerian defender, also followed by Angers SCO.
OM Mercato: An Algerian international to replace Saliba
A real sensation in Ligue 1, Guillaume Saliba is about to leave Olympique de Marseille. His loan to OM with no purchase option, the young defender should return to Arsenal in the coming days. The principal concerned confirmed this trend in his recent statements on Telefoot. Faced with such a situation, the Marseille management then activates behind the scenes to find him a worthy replacement. Several avenues have already been explored internally and OM’s latest find would lead to Ahmed Touba.
The 24-year-old defender is coming off two big seasons with RKC Waalwijk in the Netherlands. On the strength of his performances, he was called up for the first time in the Algerian national team to play in the qualifiers for the next CAN. Aligned during the victory of the Fennecs against Uganda (2-0), Ahmed Touba entered during the game against Tanzania (2-0). And his services have not gone unnoticed, especially in France, where OM would be thinking precisely of the recruiter. foot market assures that the Marseille leaders greatly appreciate the combative and versatile profile ofAhmed Touba, capable of playing as a left-back. The Marseillais thus aim to start negotiations in order to complete his signature as quickly as possible. However, OM will have to be very strong on this issue.
OM Mercato: Strong competition for Ahmed Touba
Ahmed Touba is under contract until June 2023 with RKC Waalwijk. One year from the end of his lease, the new Algerian international finds himself in a strong position to negotiate his departure. Several clubs then jostle behind the scenes for his signature. In France, Olympique de Marseille will have to fight with Angers SCO. While AEK Athens and Olympiakos are trying to lure him to Greece. Benfica Lisbon, Betis Sevilla, Leverkusen, Celtic Glasgow would also be in his footsteps. This tough competition is therefore likely to drive up the price of Ahmed Touba, manifesting itself at one million euros, according to Transfermarkt.