Marseille offers Leonardo Balerdi to Fulham as transfer talks progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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.
- •Marseille aims to offload players as the transfer window closes.
- •Balerdi was booed by fans following a pre-season friendly.
- •Fulham is negotiating for Ait-Boudlal amidst reluctance from Rennais.
- •Fulham also submitted an offer for Real Betis' Natan.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi offered to Fulham, Abdelhamid Ait-Boudlal talks ongoing
"Olympique de Marseille are stepping up their attempts to offload players as the end of the transfer window nears. Foot Mercato understands that the French club have offered Leonardo Balerdi to Fulha...
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