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Darryl Bakola Transfer from Olympique Marseille to Arsenal
According to La Provence, 18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola has turned down a new contract offer and could leave the club this winter. Aston Villa are the primary club pursuing him, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also among the interested Premier League clubs.
According to La Provence, 18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola has turned down a new contract offer and could leave the club this winter. Aston Villa are the primary club pursuing him, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also among the interested Premier League clubs.
Several English clubs, including Arsenal, are monitoring Darryl Bakola. Olympique de Marseille values the player at 15-20 million euros. If Darryl Bakola does not sign a contract extension soon, a transfer this winter is possible to avoid losing him without compensation.
Several English clubs, including Arsenal, are monitoring Darryl Bakola. Olympique de Marseille values the player at 15-20 million euros. If Darryl Bakola does not sign a contract extension soon, a transfer this winter is possible to avoid losing him without compensation.
Arsenal considers Darryl Bakola to be a suitable profile to strengthen their squad for the long term. Bakola currently earns an annual income of 270,000 euros. Olympique de Marseille wants to secure him with a contract until 2030 to deter interest from other clubs such as PSG, Juventus, or Bayern Munich. A departure this winter is currently ruled out, unless negotiations for his contract extension fail.
Arsenal considers Darryl Bakola to be a suitable profile to strengthen their squad for the long term. Bakola currently earns an annual income of 270,000 euros. Olympique de Marseille wants to secure him with a contract until 2030 to deter interest from other clubs such as PSG, Juventus, or Bayern Munich. A departure this winter is currently ruled out, unless negotiations for his contract extension fail.
Arsenal see Darryl Bakola as a perfect fit for their youth-driven recruitment model and are among the clubs monitoring him. CaughtOffside has been informed by sources close to the agents industry that several English clubs have been monitoring his development for months.
Arsenal see Darryl Bakola as a perfect fit for their youth-driven recruitment model and are among the clubs monitoring him. CaughtOffside has been informed by sources close to the agents industry that several English clubs have been monitoring his development for months.
French media report that Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Darryl Bakola's contract situation at Marseille. If Bakola rejects the contract extension offer from Marseille, the club would be open to bids in January and the summer to avoid losing him for no fee in 2027.
French media report that Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Darryl Bakola's contract situation at Marseille. If Bakola rejects the contract extension offer from Marseille, the club would be open to bids in January and the summer to avoid losing him for no fee in 2027.
Discussions are taking place between 18-year-old French-Congolese midfielder Darryl Bakola and Marseille over a contract extension beyond June 2027. Amid these discussions, several clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund are interested and prepared to act if the negotiations do not succeed. It is also said that other foreign clubs, including Newcastle, Francfort, and Stuttgart, are watchful. For Marseille, the priority is to extend the contract of a player they consider important for the future, although the club is unwilling to meet disproportionate demands. Bakola is a France U20 international with two caps. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €4.00m.
Discussions are taking place between 18-year-old French-Congolese midfielder Darryl Bakola and Marseille over a contract extension beyond June 2027. Amid these discussions, several clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund are interested and prepared to act if the negotiations do not succeed. It is also said that other foreign clubs, including Newcastle, Francfort, and Stuttgart, are watchful. For Marseille, the priority is to extend the contract of a player they consider important for the future, although the club is unwilling to meet disproportionate demands. Bakola is a France U20 international with two caps. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €4.00m.
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