Several clubs are monitoring Darryl Bakola, an 18-year-old French and Congolese attacking midfielder. These clubs include the English teams Chelsea, Newcastle, and Arsenal, as well as the German sides Stuttgart and Dortmund. His current club, Olympique de Marseille, has initiated the process to extend his contract, which is valid until 2027. A transfer this winter is considered a possibility if an agreement is not reached quickly, to ensure the club receives a fee. Marseille's valuation of the player is between €15 million and €20 million. Bakola joined Marseille on September 3, 2024, and has made 7 appearances in Ligue 1 this season. He has two caps for the France U20 team. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €4.00m.