Marseille's pursuit of Olivier Ntcham falls through amid transfer struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Olympique de Marseille attempted to re-sign former Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham, but negotiations failed to reach an agreement. The club is facing a challenging summer transfer window with limited financial resources. Ntcham has been a free agent since leaving Samsunspor in early July and was reportedly a target for the Southern French side. With only two weeks until the league season begins, questions about Marseille's transfer strategy arise, especially after recording €42.5m in sales.
- •Marseille seeks reinforcements for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.
- •Olivier Ntcham last played for Marseille in 2021.
- •The club has recorded significant sales this summer.
- •Limited financial resources hinder Marseille's transfer efforts.
- •The Ligue 1 season starts in just two weeks.
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"Olympique de Marseille are going through a difficult summer transfer window. Forced to make do with minimal financial resources, the sporting management of the Southern French club are struggling to p...
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