Roberto De Zerbi’s move to Olympique de Marseille may not yet have been officially confirmed, however, he looks to have signed off on the club’s first new signing of the summer, Stade Brestois’ Lilian Brassier (24), as per a report from L’Équipe.
Brassier helped Brest to an improbable UEFA Champions League qualification last season. Despite interest in the French centre-back in January, the choice was made to retain Brassier, who the club’s management deemed a key element of their success.
Having helped Les Ty Zéfs to a podium finish and with just one year remaining on his current deal, Brassier now looks likely to depart.
He hasn’t been short of interest. Notably, Bournemouth offered Brassier a considerable deal, more lucrative than that offered by Marseille, however, he has opted to agree terms with OM.
The Brest centre-back believes that the Vélodrome is the best place for the next step in his career, whilst he has also been won over after talks with De Zerbi. He is now set to sign a five-year deal.
However, before doing so, Marseille must first reach an agreement with Brest. Talks are ongoing and the transfer could be completed for a €10m fee.
According to the latest reports, Everton and Bournemouth are interested in Roma midfielder Edoardo Bove, but the asking price is €20m.
There were already suggestions from Il Tempo and Sky Sport Italia that Bove had been put on the market to help raise funds for new players in different areas.
He had already been approached by Leeds United a few months ago and he continues to draw a great deal of focus from English clubs.
Now Calciomercato.com and Sky Sport Italia claim the Premier League sides most interested are Everton and Bournemouth.
Naturally, Everton would have the advantage because the Friedkin Group – who also run Roma – are in the process of purchasing the Toffees this summer.
Asking price set for Bove
However, if the Giallorossi are to sell Bove, then they want to receive at least €18-20m or will not even sit at the table to discuss it.
The midfielder turned 22 last month and is a product of the Roma youth academy, moving up through the ranks to join the senior squad on a permanent basis in 2021.
He made 45 competitive appearances this season between Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia, contributing one goal and two assists.
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