Medhi Benatia explained that Olympique de Marseille had followed Lucas Da Cunha for about a year and a half, during which time they exchanged communication and tried to sign him from Como in the winter transfer window. Benatia confirmed Marseille's concrete interest in the player and added that the financial demands of the Italian club were too high, which he summarized as being too expensive. He stated that OM consequently chose to pursue another target due to the price.

During the summer transfer window, Lucas Da Cunha was one of the main targets for several Premier League clubs, but none of the potential transfers happened.