Overview
- Multiple outlets cite Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna in reporting that Olympique de Marseille have identified Illan Meslier as a late transfer target for their goalkeeper position.
- Any move is described as conditional because Marseille must trim their squad before they can make formal progress, and outlets say it is unclear whether an approach would be a loan or a permanent transfer.
- Arsenal signed Meslier earlier this summer to provide experienced cover behind David Raya and to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga, and the club has not publicly signalled an active intent to sell him immediately.
- A switch to Marseille would likely offer Meslier more regular first-team minutes than he would get at Arsenal, which could affect the futures of Kepa and young keeper Tommy Setford.
- If a deal went through before the transfer window closes, it would be an uncommon outcome because selling a player in the same window they were signed is historically rare for Arsenal.