A new formalization is taking shape in Marseille

OM Mercato: After the announcement of the arrival of Chancel Mbemba, Pablo Longoria is on the verge of finalizing a major new reinforcement in Marseille.

OM Mercato: Pablo Longoria holds Steve Mandanda’s successor

After his last recruit Chancel Mbemba (27), Olympique de Marseille could announce a new signing in the hours to come. Revealed by the newspaper L’Équipe a few hours ago, Pablo Longoria’s interest in Reuben White, linked to Celta Vigo until June 2027, becomes clearer. In order to fill the void left by the departure of Steve Mandanda, the Marseille president would have set his sights on Ruben Blanco.

Agree to let go of its 26-year-old doorman, Celta Vigo would first like to find him a successor before letting him go. Ruben Blanco should therefore land soon in Marseille in order to compete Pau Lopez next season. The case would have even accelerated in recent hours.

OM Mercato: Ruben Blanco’s agent expected in Marseille

While Celta Vigo is waiting for Ruben Blanco’s replacement to loan him to Olympique de Marseille, FC Barcelona is getting closer to concluding a “three-way operation”, namely with Neto, understudy of Marc-André Ter Stegen and Celta Vigo. There remains only a common ground between the culé club and the 32-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper for the termination of his contract or for a departure on loan.

During this time, Longoria continues to work on this case and is expected to meet Blanco’s agent in Marseille soon. According to the latest information from Foot Market, the agent of the Spanish goalkeeper is expected in Marseille in the coming hours. The sports portal confirms that the discussions between the leaders of OM and the Spanish formation relate to a loan with an option to buy. As a reminder, Celta Vigo won’t retain their substitute goalkeeper this summer, despite their recent extension until 2027.

To be continued…

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