The latest report from French media outlet Foot Mercato reveals a new trend in the transfer market for Ligue 1 powerhouse Marseille. Marseille are said to have identified Everton striker Mo Pai as their top target for striker reinforcements and are in intense negotiations with the Premier League club. However, the deal is not without obstacles, Marseille is not only facing the problem of time constraints, but also encountered from Brentford
of strong competition.
Marseille's interest in Mopai this time stems from a serious injury - cruciate ligament problem - to the team's striker Faris Moumbana, which has forced them to urgently look for a suitable replacement striker to fill the gap. As a homegrown striker trained by Nice's youth system, Mopane has undoubtedly become the ideal candidate in Marseille's eyes. However, Everton are not keen on Marseille's offer to rent-and-buy, especially with Mopane's contract expiring soon, and are reluctant to send him out on loan to avoid further increasing the financial pressure on the team.
It is worth noting that Marseille also suffered from Brentford during the negotiation process
The Challenge. Last season, Mopey played on loan for Brentford
Brentford's team has been a favorite of the West London fans for its outstanding performances, contributing eight goals and three assists during this period. Today, Brentford
Once again, interest has been shown in Mopey, which certainly adds more uncertainty to Marseille's attraction path.
For Marseille, how to overcome these obstacles and successfully sign Mopey in the limited time available will be the next issue they need to focus on. Everton will also weigh the pros and cons and make a decision on whether to release the player. This transfer battle around Mopay will undoubtedly become a focus of the transfer market in the near future.
