Thanks to a great start to the 2011/2012 Bundesliga season with Borussia Monchengladbach, Brazilian centre-back Dante Bonfim is attracting considerable interest from Olympique de Marseille who will have to fight Manchester United for the signature
of the 28-year-old
The final position of Olympique de Marseille at the end of the campaign would be very important. Financially constrained, the club is looking to sell a few players in the upcoming winter transfer window to earn some cash. However, qualification for next
season’s UEFA Champions League remains top priority for the Rhone giants.
Qualifying for Champions League would guarantee the club of a minimum income of 15 million Euros.
Reports now suggest that the Phoceens are keeping tabs on Brazilian defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904. Didier Deschamps
is keen on bringing the experienced defender to the Stade Velodrome in order to increase his side’s defensive depth which will be tested when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001 in the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Reports suggest that the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 will have to go
around 9 to 10 million at least to give themselves a chance of signing the Brazilian.
In the recent encounter between Borussia Monchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund, Marseille emissaries firsthand witnessed the defensive displays of Dante and were impressed with what they saw.
However, things do not get any easier for Marseille. English Premier League champions, Manchester United are also keen on signing the defender. Currently, manager Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 and Johnny Evans
at his disposal. However, Ferdinand’s recent slip in form and Evan’s inconsistent displays have prompted the legendary manager to look for a more stable partner for the ever-consistent Nemanja Vidic.
This means that Marseille would certainly be stretched to the limit in order to bring Dante to Stade Velodrome as United would certainly be an inviting destination for the 28-year-old.
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