Olympique de Marseille’s pursuit of striker Evann Guessand has come to an abrupt halt, with the OGC Nice forward not set to join the Ligue 1 club this winter.
Despite a standout season that has seen the Ivorian international score eight goals in 18 league matches, Guessand will remain at Nice.
His impressive form had drawn the attention of Marseille, who had been on the lookout for a replacement ahead of Elye Wahi’s expected departure to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Marseille’s interest in the 22-year-old was evident during the summer transfer window, but with Wahi’s move now imminent, it appears that Guessand has no immediate plans to make a switch.
Sources indicate that the striker is keen to continue his development with Nice, where his contributions have been vital to their attacking play this season.
Although Marseille made efforts to secure the services of Guessand, reports from French daily L’Équipe suggest that the club’s pursuit has faltered.
The player is focused on his role at Nice and has shown little inclination to leave the club in the midst of a promising campaign.
As a result, Marseille will now be forced to explore alternative options to bolster their forward line as they aim to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.
With the January transfer window in full swing, the French club’s focus will shift to identifying a new target to fill the gap left by Wahi’s potential departure.
Guessand’s decision to remain at Nice not only reflects his personal commitment to his current club but also underscores the challenges Marseille faces as they attempt to reinforce their attacking options mid-season.
As the winter window progresses, the search for a new striker at the Stade Vélodrome is set to intensify.
