Olympique de Marseille are stepping up their attempts to offload players as the end of the transfer window nears. Foot Mercato understands that the French club have offered Leonardo Balerdi to Fulham FC.
Balerdi is one of the most bankable players in OM’s squad and one that they are desperate to sell, as the club looks to abide by promises made to the DNCG and UEFA with regard to player sales. The Argentina international is coming off the back of a difficult season, during which he was stripped of the captain’s armband. At a pre-season friendly at the Vélodrome last week, he was booed by his own fans as his mistakes gifted Atletico Madrid victory.
Fulham submit Natan offer
Foot Mercato now understands that Unique Sports, whom OM have mandated to offload players within their squad – have offered Balerdi to Fulham. It is hoped that these efforts will give rise to a bid. All the while, the publication adds, the Premier League club continue to hold talks to sign Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal. Thus far, Stade Rennais have shown themselves to be reluctant to strike a deal. Fulham have also submitted an offer for Real Betis’ Natan.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle