Olympique Marseille continues its pursuit of Juventus winger Timothy Weah, but the French club is resolute in its valuation, indicating no intention to increase their current offer of €13 million for the American international.
The summer transfer window has proved challenging for Weah, who previously turned down a move to Nottingham Forest, signaling a clear preference for a transfer to Ligue 1 with Marseille.
Marseille`s Unwavering Stance on Weah Transfer Deal
While negotiations are reportedly at an advanced stage, sources suggest that Olympique Marseille remains firm on its €12-13 million bid. Their rationale is rooted in the fact that this offer already surpasses the figure that Nottingham Forest had previously secured an agreement for with Juventus, making Marseille question why their proposal hasn`t yet been accepted.
Adding to Marseille`s financial considerations, the club recently made a significant acquisition, signing Igor Paixao from Feyenoord. This transfer, which involved competition from clubs like Roma and Leeds United, likely contributed to a higher fee for Paixao, potentially impacting Marseille`s remaining budget for other targets.
Ultimately, the final decision rests with Juventus. The Italian giants now face the choice of accepting Marseille`s standing offer or attempting to negotiate for a minimal adjustment to the transfer fee.