Overview

• Marseille announced the signing of Arthur Vermeeren on loan from RB Leipzig near the close of the summer window.
• Multiple outlets report a €3 million loan fee with a purchase option around €21 million plus up to €2 million in bonuses and full wage coverage, which neither club has confirmed.
• Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said the agreement is designed to provide regular playing time and sustain the player’s growth in European competition.
• Under new coach Ole Werner, Vermeeren was not included in early squads as Nicolas Seiwald and Xaver Schlager were preferred in midfield.
• Transfermarkt reports that talks continue over RB defender Lutsharel Geertruida moving to Marseille, with the player said to be interested.