Martin Terrier confirmed that during the summer there were discussions with Lille and Rennes about a potential return to Ligue 1, and also stated that there were no discussions with OM.

Lille is a potential destination for Martin Terrier. According to Canal+, when Lille president Olivier Létang was invited to comment on the pursuit of the player, he said that during a transfer window, one must first look at what is available internally. Létang stated that they already have a group with quality and density and are focused on that. He added that he does not want to talk about other players and wants to talk about their own, but mentioned the possibility of one or two arrivals. Lille is in competition with Rennes for Martin Terrier.

According to L'Équipe, Lille and its president Olivier Létang would like to bring Martin Terrier back this summer. The interest is also related to the need to potentially replace Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who is being pursued by Newcastle. Bayer Leverkusen is open to a loan but does not want to cover any part of the salary. Martin Terrier is not opposed to a return to Ligue 1, but an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen would need to be reached.

In addition to interest from Olympique Marseille and his former club Stade Rennes, OSC Lille is also pursuing Martin Terrier. Lille's president Olivier Létang has a strong interest in signing the 29-year-old French winger from Bayer Leverkusen before the transfer deadline on September 1. While Terrier is reportedly receptive to a return to France, the deal is difficult because Bayer Leverkusen is obstructing the move and Lille would have problems with his salary. The situation could be altered if Matías Fernández-Pardo, who has interest from RB Leipzig and Newcastle United, completes a transfer. Terrier, a former France U21 international, joined Leverkusen in July 2024 and has a contract with the club until 2029. His current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt.