Live mercato: OM on Coutinho?

This is the somewhat crazy rumor of the day: according to several Spanish media, including As, Sport and Sports world, OM coach Jorge Sampaoli would dream of bringing in Brazilian attacking midfielder from Barça, Philippe Coutinho (28).

But obviously, the file promises to be very, very complex. Because the former Liverpool player – bought 135 million euros in January 2018 – still has two years of contract in Catalonia, and that he would receive a salary … of 24 million euros per season.

According to Bild, Marseille would be on the trail of Suat Serdar. The Schalke 04 midfielder is set to leave this summer after his club’s relegation to the second division. But OM are not the only club to be interested in the 24-year-old German international.

He comes out of a remarkable season at Schalke 04, where he played 26 games (2 goals, 3 assists). But the relegation of his club to the second division should lead to his departure. Stade Rennais would also be on the lookout in this case, as are Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen.

According to several german media, dont picture, Bayern Munich broke off negotiations with French winger Kingsley Coman after seeing that there was no chance of reaching an early deal. Coman’s contract expires in 2023, so there is no immediate urgency, but Bayern want to clear things up as soon as possible.

Coman’s agent is Pini Zahavi, with whom Bayern is at war after negotiations to renew David Alaba, who ended up signing at Real Madrid, failed. Coman’s current salary is estimated at 12 million euros per year, and his representatives, according to the media, have asked for an increase in his salary, so that he receives up to 20 million per year. What Bayern are unwilling to accept.

On loan for one season to OM by Bayern Munich, Michaël Cuisance will no longer be an Olympian when he resumes. The French midfielder (21) formalized the end of the adventure on Tuesday evening via a message on social networks.

“Thank you to my teammates, managers and supporters for this season at Olympique de Marseille, he wrote. Proud to have worn this jersey and participated in this qualification for Europe. I wish all those who support OM the best for the coming season. “

In 30 appearances with Marseille (1,300 minutes), Cuisance will have signed two goals and an assist, without managing to meet the expectations placed on him.

The Italian press announced in recent days that Maurizio Sarri would become the next coach of Lazio Rome. The club’s Twitter account partially confirmed the news with an evocative tweet for the former Juventus technician, including a characteristic cigarette of the character. He is expected to sign up until June 2023, taking over from Simone Inzaghi, who left for Inter Milan.

After having received and studied several coaching profiles including that of Adrian Ursea, Brest has reduced its wishes and made progress in recent days with Michel Der Zakarian. Several meetings have taken place between the different parties and negotiations have advanced, without agreement for the moment.

Michel Der Zakarian is also in the background of a project of buyers in Bordeaux, but the slowness and uncertainties of the events are now pushing the former coach of Montpellier to Brittany. Discussions will continue in the coming days.
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Enzo Zidane on mum’s land. Free from any contract since the end of his adventure in Almeria last October, the 26-year-old attacking midfielder – incidentally son of Zinédine – has signed up for a season with Rodez Aveyron Football, in Ligue 2.

“Enzo joined Rodez Aveyron Football with humility and the desire to have fun again, writes the club. With strong technical qualities, at ease in small spaces and with a precise ball strike, Enzo Zidane will put all his qualities in the service of the Sang & Or club. “

As announced by L’Equipe, negotiations advanced between Brest and Southampton for the transfer of Romain Perraud but no agreement yet between the two clubs. There is a second club, whose name has not filtered, which is also negotiating with Brest. The transfer will be more than 10 million euros.
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The Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Chelsea’s offensive for Achraf Hakimi, also coveted by PSG. The two clubs would have transmitted an offer of 60 million euros, refused by the Lombard club, which would expect at least 75 million euros. The Blues have reportedly tried to bring down the price by including players in the deal, but again, Inter have reportedly refused. In financial difficulty, the Italian champions would like to recover only cash in this case.

Wolverhampton formalized the appointment of Bruno Lage as coach on Wednesday. The Portuguese technician succeeds his compatriot Nuno Espírito Santo. At 45, Lage will have his first experience abroad, he who has already coached Benfica, where he was champion of Portugal in 2019.

Brescia has its new coach and formalized the signing of Filippo Inzaghi on Wednesday. which remained on an experiment with Benevento. The Brescia team play in Serie B.

According to the daily Sport in Spain, we are getting closer to the formalization of the arrival of Memphis Depay at FC Barcelona, ​​who would sign free after his adventure with OL. The Dutch striker, priority of ROnald Koeman who remains in office, could be announced this Friday. It is in any case the objective of the Catalan club to settle the last details before the start of the Euro, where Depay is selected by the Netherlands.

While Paris are in talks with Inter to recruit Achraf Hakimi, Chelsea are also on the record, according to Sky Sport Italy. The Blues would have sent an offer substantially equal to that of PSG (60 million euros). But the Lombard club would claim 80 million euros to release its Moroccan right side. To convince Inter, the London club could offer to include several players in the transaction, such as Emerson Palmieri or Andres Christensen.

According to Sports world, FC Barcelona is still waiting to know the intentions of Ousmane Dembélé concerning his future. The winger of the France team, in shape during the preparatory matches for the Euro, will be out of contract in a year. Barca would like to extend it but the will of the 24-year-old is said to be unclear. In this context, PSG and its sporting director Leonardo would be on the lookout to recover it in 2022.

Paris could take advantage of the day to formalize its first reinforcements of the summer. Netherlands midfielder Georgino Wijnaldum is ready to sign up for three years. At the end of his contract with Liverpool, the 30-year-old would arrive free. It is also progressing for Gianluigi Donnarumma, the goalkeeper of AC Milan, who is in the same case.

A new day of transfer window starts and it promises to be busy again. Before diving into it, here’s what to remember from yesterday’s news:

Varane’s future undecided

Raphaël Varane, under contract until 2022 with Real Madrid, rejected several extension offers, according to the Spanish press. His future with the Merengue is uncertain.

Sancho gets closer to Manchester United

According to the Times, the Red Devils could quickly complete the arrival of Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. A transfer of more than 90 million euros is mentioned.

Chelsea step up for Haaland

According to the Daily Mail, the Blues have started talks with Borussia over a transfer from Erling Haaland this summer.

Hamsik signs at Trabzonspor

After an experience at IFK Göteborg, Marek Hamsik decided to pursue his career in Turkey. The former Napoli player (33) has signed up with Trabzonspor.