Marseille set to complete Quentin Merlin transfer | OneFootball

Olympique de Marseille and FC Nantes have reached an agreement over the transfer of Quentin Merlin (21), according to a report from L’Équipe.

Marseille have been in the market for a left-back since Renan Lodi’s departure to Al-Hilal earlier in the window. Ulisses Garcia had been brought in from Young Boys, but only to be an understudy to the first choice. Adrien Truffert had been one of the priorities, however, a deal proved difficult with Stade Rennais reluctant to sell.

Nuno Tavares, who spent last season on loan at OM, was linked with a return to the Vélodrome, whilst moves for Stade Brestois’ Bradley Locko and RB Leipzig’s Angeliño were also explored.

However, Les Phocéens instead chose to step up their pursuit of Merlin. The France U21 international has been keen on a move, and according to Ouest-France, even declared himself unavailable to face Stade de Reims this weekend in order to force through the transfer.

Merlin’s move now looks set to be completed. Nantes and Marseille have agreed on a €12m fee this Friday and the France U21 international’s transfer is set to be completed within the next 24 hours.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle