Marseille continue to assess Chelsea striker Emanuel Emegha as medical file prompts caution

Olympique de Marseille have not completely abandoned their interest in Chelsea striker Emanuel Emegha, despite reservations over the player’s medical record, according to But! Football Club.

Marseille reportedly made initial enquiries about Emegha at the start of the transfer window. However, the information provided in his medical file is understood to have raised questions within the club and led the French side’s decision-makers to adopt a cautious approach.

The concerns have not, though, resulted in the end of the potential deal. Marseille are continuing to monitor the situation and could retain Emegha as an option while they assess the available choices for strengthening their attack.

There has been no concrete progress in negotiations so far. Nevertheless, the possibility of a move remains open, with Marseille potentially able to reconsider their position depending on how the transfer market develops and what further assurances can be given about the player’s physical condition.

Emegha’s attacking profile is understood to remain of interest to the club. The player, who is of Nigerian and Togolese origin, is currently valued at an estimated 25m euros.

His salary in France is reported to be 750,000 euros per year, equivalent to 487,500,000 CFA francs. Those financial details, alongside the medical questions, would form part of Marseille’s assessment as they continue their search for attacking reinforcements.

The club’s interest is therefore one to watch in the coming days, although the report does not indicate that an agreement is close. Marseille are expected to weigh the risks surrounding the player’s fitness against the qualities he could offer in the forward areas.

The transfer situation comes as Olympique de Marseille prepare to begin their Ligue 1 campaign against Strasbourg. The match will be the club’s opening fixture of the French championship.

Betting company 1xbet has listed Marseille as favourites for that match, offering odds of 1.64 for an Olympique de Marseille victory. A draw is priced at 4.20, while Strasbourg are given odds of 4.30 to win.

For now, Emegha’s future remains unresolved. Marseille have shown enough interest to keep the player under consideration, but the medical information available to them has prevented the club from moving forward without further examination. The coming days could determine whether those concerns are addressed or whether the French side ultimately turns to another target.