Olympique de Marseille’s Jose Anigo hints at a possible arrival of a new defender – Ligue 1 news
Ligue 1 champions of the 2010/11 season, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127, have set out in search of a new defender, before the summer transfer window shuts downs by the end of August.
According to local media reports, Jose Anigo, the sporting director at Marseille, announced that their priority at the moment is to acquire a defender before the closure of the transfer window.
The sporting director at Stade Velodrome said, "Right now, we are always looking for a replacement to Jeremy Morel, possibly capable of playing in other positions. By the end of the transfer window, we hope to successfully complete this issue.”
Les Phoceens currently stand at 9th place with two draws in the ongoing Ligue 1 Championelle. The Canebiere-based club have conceded four goals in the two matches played, which has stimulated the need of a quality defender. Didier Deschamps, Marseille
coach, was quick to address this matter to the sporting director.
The Marseille-born sporting director revealed that the Rhone club are not ready to bid farewell to 21-year-old winger, Andre Ayew, despite the supposed interest from English Premier League giant Arsenal.
“Andre Ayew is not for sale,” he simply said. He added that midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Charles-c8808 Kabore will not leave Stade Velodrome this summer. The 23-year-old is rumoured to be on the radar of premier league side Stoke City.
However, Jose Anigo announced that the door for playmaker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mathieu-Valbuena-c24690 is open and that he can leave Stade Velodrome.
"This is his sixth year at the club. If http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 want to buy him, the discussion can begin. When a player has 5-6 years at the club, it is understandable. If there is an offer for Mathieu, we will listen. For now, there has been no concrete approach from
Arsenal.” He was quoted in saying,
The sporting director is aware of interest coming from the Gunners for the 26-year-old, who currently leads the top assists table in the ongoing Ligue 1 campaign. According to reports, Arsene Wenger, coach at Emirates stadium, is eyeing Valbuena as a replacement
of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samir-Nasri-c32360 and a bid of 14 million Euros might be considered for the Bruges-born playmaker.
With lack of funds at Marseille, the management will be looking to acquire a defender by selling a player in order to generate the funds needed. Jose Anigo will have to take quick action to locate and acquire a defender who will be able to strengthen the
defence line.
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