Transfer Battle Brewing for Nicolas Nkoulou: OM Braces for Summer Bids
As Nicolas Nkoulou shines with Cameroon at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, his performances for Olympique de Marseille are not going unnoticed. After a strong season under Marcelo Bielsa, the 24-year-old central defender is once again being touted as one of the best in Ligue 1, and major European clubs are circling.
🔥 Clubs Interested in Nkoulou:
Premier League:
Arsenal – long-term admirers, looking to bolster defense
West Ham – ambitious project, could offer guaranteed playing time
Manchester United – seeking defensive reinforcements; have the financial muscle
Serie A:
Napoli – already tried to sign him in the 2014 winter window; could return
Bundesliga:
Bayern Munich – reportedly monitoring him closely
🔒 Marseille’s Dilemma
OM president Vincent Labrune would love to keep Nkoulou, a key part of their revival. But with the club’s economic constraints and the defender’s growing market value, it may be difficult to resist a big-money offer.
💰 Market Outlook
Nkoulou’s price tag could easily soar beyond €15–20 million, particularly if he impresses further in the AFCON. With his contract situation and OM’s financial realities, a summer transfer seems increasingly likely unless an extension is secured quickly.
For Marseille, holding onto Nkoulou may be one of the club’s biggest transfer battles of the summer.
