While the negotiations between RC Lens and Olympique de Marseille started more than a month ago for a transfer of Facundo Medina, the Artesian club remains for the time being camped on its positions concerning the transfer: 25 million euros. A price deemed too high by the Pablo Longoria – Medhi Benatia duo.
A few days before the resumption of training, this blocking situation could therefore lead to a failure, even if a relative of the Argentinian told us that it was on track. The fact remains that this situation obliges Marseille sports management to actively study other avenues. Benatia could even reserve a hell of a surprise.
Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma explore a daring exchange track according to the information reported by Sky Italia. The two clubs discuss for a transfer on the basics of an exchange involving the Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné, currently on loan to Rennes, and the Ivorian central defender Evan Nadickka, pillar of the Roman defense and former AJ Auxerre player.
Frederic Massara, new sports director of Roma, knows perfectly Ismaël Koné after his visit to Stade Rennais. The 23-year-old box-to-box environment played 13 Ligue 1 games with the Breton club, scoring 2 goals and delivering a decisive pass. A profile that would obviously appeal to the new technical staff of Gian Piero Gasperini, freshly named coach of the Louve.
For his part, Evan Ndickka would represent a reinforcement of choice for Roberto de Zerbi. The 25 -year -old defender, indisputable holder with 38 Serie games played last season, would bring the experience and solidity claimed by the Italian technician to build his new central hinge.
Although the market values differ – Ndickka being assessed above than Koné – this exchange could be suitable for both parties. OM would get rid of a player on whom he no longer counts while recovering a defensive size.
A possible arrival that would put an end to the Facundo Medina file, knowing that Evan Ndickka is also left -handed?
