La Provence reports that 18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola has rejected a new contract offer and could leave the club this winter. Aston Villa are the leading club interested in him, but Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also among the Premier League clubs interested in signing him.

Several English clubs, including Newcastle, 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 a possibility to avoid losing him without compensation.

Newcastle United are long-term admirers of Darryl Bakola and have a continued scouting presence. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that several English clubs have been monitoring his development closely for months.

Newcastle United are monitoring the progress of 18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola. The French under-20 international is also reportedly a target for Arsenal and Chelsea, with the latter hoping to sign him and then loan him to Strasbourg for his development. Bakola's contract with the French club runs until 2027, and Marseille is aiming to agree on a new deal to keep him. According to Transfermarkt, the French and Congolese midfielder has a current market value of €4.00m. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Bakola has made 7 appearances, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists.