Olympique de Marseille is aiming to strengthen its attacking lineup in the upcoming winter transfer window and is reportedly eyeing Paul-Georges Ntep from Auxerre. The strategy involves recruiting promising young talents from France, providing significant playing time in Ligue 1, and showcasing the opportunity to participate in the Champions League.
Ntep, a 21-year-old Franco-Cameroonian player, has made an impressive start in Ligue 2, scoring three goals in eight matches. Marseille sees him as a potential target to reinforce their offensive options.
While Auxerre’s president, Guy, has indicated that they won’t close the door on Ntep’s departure, he emphasizes that a substantial financial offer would be required for the transfer to happen. He mentions a price range of 5 to 6 million euros to release the young talent.
Ntep’s recent performance in France’s 4-1 victory against Armenia in the Euro 2015 qualifiers has likely increased interest in him. In addition to Marseille, AS Saint-Etienne, Lille, and Lyon are also reportedly interested in Ntep. As the competition for his signature heats up, Marseille may need to move quickly to secure the talented player during the winter transfer window.
