According to African media, Olympique Marseille has shown interest in Anderlecht's 20-year-old Ali Maamar, who is currently playing for Morocco at the U20 World Cup. The versatile full-back, who can play on both the left and right, has previously been linked with PSG and Barcelona. The publication WinWin reported that Maamar has specifically drawn Marseille's attention with his combination of defensive and offensive qualities. His contract with the Belgian club runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.