Marseille target Quentin Merlin as Adrien Truffert alternative | OneFootball

As per a report from L’Équipe, Stade Rennais are reluctant to allow Adrien Truffert (22) to leave the club this January, and as a result, Olympique de Marseille are looking at alternatives as they look to recruit at left-back. According to Foot Mercato, FC Nantes’ Quentin Merlin (21) represents an alternative.

Renan Lodi (25) completed his move to Al-Hilal earlier this week, and despite already signing Ulisses Garcia from Young Boys, OM are looking to bring in another left-back this window. Truffert remains a target for Gennaro Gattuso’s side, however, with Rennes reluctant to part ways with the France international, alternatives are being sounded out.

Merlin is perhaps a more realistic option. Unlike their Breton rivals, Nantes are open to selling Merlin this month. The France U21 international is available for over €12m. Foot Mercato add that two other left-backs, none of whom currently play in France, are also being targeted.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle