Ligue 1 giants Marseille are reportedly mulling over signing 29-year-old midfield mainstay Andreas Pereira from Fulham in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by The Times, Andreas Pereira is the subject of interest from Marseille. The Ligue 1 giants have been scouring the market for a creative midfielder heading into the winter transfer window. So, the Fulham playmaker has emerged as a target for Les Phoceens, with the West London club fearing an approach from the French outfit.
The Andreas Pereira story
Andreas Pereira has resurrected his stuttering fortunes since joining Fulham from Manchester United in a deal worth £10 million in July 2022. The Duffel native spent a decade with the Red Devils but could not find his feet at Old Trafford despite being one of the most promising academy graduates in the last few seasons.
However, the 29-year-old has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for Fulham in the last two and a half years. Pereira has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the West London club while chipping in with ten goals and 16 assists.
Meanwhile, Pereira’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the Brazilian international with Premier League bigwigs like Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, an adventure in Ligue 1 might be on the cards, with Marseille vying for his signature.
Ligue 1 move on the horizon?
Marseille mulled over signing Andreas Pereira in a deal worth £20 million in the summer transfer window. However, the deal failed to see the light of day, as Fulham did not want to part ways with the former Manchester United playmaker. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 club’s continued interest is understandable.
With Les Phoceens potentially seven points behind Paris Saint-Germain if they win their game in hand, bolstering the squad in the winter transfer window can help plug the gap to the top. So, Pereira has emerged as a viable target for Marseille, with the Ligue 1 club considering launching the offensive in the coming days.
In addition, the 29-year-old Brazilian international is a target for Palmeiras. However, the Brazilian outfit might not have the funds to afford a deal for the Fulham playmaker. In addition, the Cottagers fear an approach from Marseille, and they will hope to keep hold of the midfield mainstay beyond the winter transfer window.
