Marseille offers Leonardo Balerdi to Fulham as transfer talks progress

Olympique de Marseille has offered defender Leonardo Balerdi to Fulham as the transfer window nears its close. Balerdi, coming off a challenging season, has been identified as a key asset the club is eager to sell to comply with financial regulations. Simultaneously, Fulham is in ongoing discussions to acquire Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal from Stade Rennais, which has thus far resisted a deal. In addition, Fulham has made a bid for Real Betis' Natan as part of their transfer efforts.

• 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi offered to Fulham, Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal talks ongoing