Marseille identify West Ham’s Nayef Aguerd as priority target

Olympique de Marseille have strengthened at the back this summer. Despite a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, OM’s defence was often suspect, and Roberto De Zerbi and Medhi Benatia have identified the sector as one needing improvement. 

There have already been two arrivals. CJ Egan-Riley has joined Marseille following the expiry of his deal at Burnley. RC Lens’ Facundo Medina has also arrived for a considerable fee. He will play alongside compatriot and club captain Leonardo Balerdi, considering he remains at the club. Balerdi is notably a target for Juventus, although OM are looking to retain him.

There could be further recruits. As per L’Équipe, West Ham United’s Nayef Aguerd (29) is a priority target for Les Phocéens. However, there are other teams abroad interested in the Moroccan centre-back. He is also earning a considerable salary at West Ham, who will have significant demands to part ways with their defender.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle