Arthur Melo’s agent reveals Marseille talks | OneFootball

Outside of the transfer window, Olympique de Marseille have already strengthened their midfield with the signing of free agent Adrien Rabiot. The Ligue 1 club could look at the France international’s former club, Juventus, as they look to strengthen their midfield further.

Despite significant recruitment in the midfield sector, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Ismael Koné also arriving over the summer, sporting director Mehdi Benatia seemingly isn’t opposed to adding further in this area of the pitch. As reported by La Provence, OM also have an interest in another Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba. He is expected to terminate his contract with the Serie A club upon his return to football, having seen his ban reduced from four years to 18 months.

However, it is another Juventus midfielder now being linked with a move to the Vélodrome – Arthur Melo (28). His agent, Federico Pastorello, in quotes relayed by Fabrizio Romano, revealed that Marseille were interested in the Brazilian midfielder, who is yet to feature at all for Juventus this season.

“We need to find a solution. He’s never playing and it’s a pity. We spoke to Olympique de Marseille. He could be interesting for Roberto De Zerbi with his quality skills. It’s not an easy one due to extra-UE players rule, but we will see,” said Pastorello. Melo is therefore the latest player added to OM’s list of potential targets.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle