Foot OM – OM: Clauss diverted from Marseille by Atlético, the fear is confirmed
OM are not very active for the moment on the transfer market. But the Marseille club has no shortage of avenues to explore, such as the one leading to Jonathan Clauss (RC Lens).
The Marseille management has announced the arrival of Chancel Mbemba in recent hours, free of any contract. The Congolese can play in central defense but also in midfield, which suits Igor Tudor’s business. Since his arrival in Marseille, the Croatian has received a lot of criticism from fans disappointed and frustrated by the recent departure of Jorge Sampaoli. Next season, OM will play in the Champions League in particular and club lovers do not want to see their team doing extras. To avoid a new European shipwreck, OM will therefore have to strengthen in certain positions. For a few days, Pablo Longoria has been negotiating the arrival of Jonathan Clauss from RC Lens. But the Sang et Or club is greedy and wants nearly 15 million euros to let go of the French international. Too much for the Phocaeans, who do not want to pay more than 10 million.
OM exceeded on the Clauss file?
Manchester United and Chelsea are condemned by Jonathan Clauss 🇫🇷
They could put 9M€ 💰
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— Footballogue⭐️⭐️ (@Footballogue) July 15, 2022
As a result, OM could well be ahead of them in this case, despite the Clauss’ desire to join La Canebière. According to the Spanish press, via AS, Atlético Madrid is indeed very keen on the idea of trying its luck to recruit the French right side. For Diego Simeone, he would have the perfect profile to compensate for the recent departure of Kieran Trippier at Newcastle. Unlike OM, the Spanish outfit wouldn’t see Lens’ asking price for Clauss as a drag. Note that Manchester United and Chelsea are also doomed by Jonathan Clauss, who has only one year of contract left in Lens. The 29-year-old is therefore spoiled for choice to continue his career, he who is aiming for a place in the list of the France team for the next World Cup in Qatar. For OM, it will certainly be necessary to change tack and find another recruiting profile.