It’s reported that Nicolas Nkoulou’s potential departure from Marseille has led the club to consider alternatives, with John Boye from Rennes being one of the players on their radar. The Ghanaian defender is said to be highly coveted by Marseille, as well as other teams in the Premier League and Bundesliga.
John Boye, aged 25, has already made 12 appearances for Rennes in the current season. His contract with Rennes is set to run until 2014. As Marseille prepares for the possibility of Nkoulou leaving, Boye is seen as a potential replacement at the Vélodrome.
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