Reports: Juventus, Olympique Marseille in talks over potential Tim Weah deal

It’s already been an eventful summer time for Juventus winger Timothy Weah, and it doesn’t seem like that may decelerate any time quickly because the rumor mill continues to swirl relating to his future in Turin.

First it was a possible transfer to the Premier League.

Now, it might be a return to France — albeit with a really Italian form of taste to it.

In line with L’Equipe on Saturday and former studies in Italy during the last 48 hours, Juventus and Olympique Marseille are in talks over a potential transfer for the 25-year-old Weah. It wasn’t even two weeks in the past that Weah rejected a transfer to Premier League Nottingham Forest, which might have had him be one half of a double signing with fellow winger Samuel Mbangula. However as soon as Weah didn’t settle for private phrases with Forest, a brand new suitor was wanted if Juve have been to promote him — and appears like Marseille would possibly show to be simply that.

The reported worth it’d take for OM to signal Weah is that very same that Juventus and Nottingham Forest had agreed to final month: €15 million. There’s been no phrase on how superior the negotiations are, however Juve and Marseille are speaking, in accordance with a number of studies which have come out within the final couple of days.

With their second-place end behind treble winners Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille might be participating in Champions League soccer subsequent season — one thing that Weah’s now-rejected transfer to Nottingham Forest wouldn’t have supplied. Forest certified for the UEFA Convention League, their first European competitors involvement in three many years.

Weah’s agent was fairly outspoken after the transfer to Forest fell by after his shopper failed to achieve private phrases, saying the next:

“Weah is a incredible participant and a incredible teammate. Seeing individuals behave like this for cash and selfishness has disillusioned me rather a lot, it’s a disgrace. Nobody can push one of many gamers I characterize to maneuver from one aspect or one other like a puppet. I’m blissful that Timo has wonderful preparation and a character that permits him to remain centered on the sport.”

If he strikes to Marseille, Weah could be reunited with former Juventus teammate Adrien Rabiot in addition to coached by Italian tactician Roberto De Zerbi, who’s getting into his second season in command of the French aspect.

As a part of their report, L’Equipe stated that Juventus have inquired about Marseille middle again Leonardo Balerdi, who’s reportedly a favourite of Igor Tudor. The 2 labored collectively throughout Tudor’s time as Marseille supervisor in the course of the 2022-23 season. Nonetheless, Fabrizio Romano stated Saturday that Marseille don’t need to half with the 26-year-old Argentine and that he’s not related to any potential deal for Weah.