Olympique de Marseille was on the market for defensive reinforcements through the window. Even despite the signing of Luiz Felipe early in the window, there was to be on the market for another center-back after the departure of Lilian Brasier, whose loan was demolished before a switch to Stade Rennais was demolished.
Marseille even reached an agreement with Chelsea about a straight loan for Aaron Anselmino (19), however, who broke Deal during the last obstacle with the transfer of Deadline that was approaching quickly. Another player who was considered was Aymeric Laporte (30), according to L'équipe.
Laporte had conversations with Medhi Benatia, who convinced the Spain International to make the switch to the Vélodrome. However, the deal did not happen for financial reasons. However, that will not prevent a new approach to the Al-Nassr center back in the summer when the financial circumstances of a deal will be more favorable.
In addition to Laporte, Benatia also had conversations with Al-Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly (33) and Jean-Clair Todibo (25), which are currently on loan at West Ham United of OGC Nice.
In the attack, Benatia also reached Marcus Rashford (27) to complain the possibility of a movement. At that time, however, the English international preferred a move to Barcelona and did not see himself a move to Ligue 1 .. he finally arrived late in the transfer window at Aston Villa.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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