Olympique Marseille have joined the race to sign Nantes winger Moses Simon this summer but face stiff competition from Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Leeds, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 26-year-old whose contract with Nantes runs until 2024 has found himself on the radar of several clubs and could make a move away from the Yellow Canaries this summer.
According to French outlet BUT Football, the Ligue 1 club, are keen to make a €20m bid for the 26-year-old.
The media outlet also revealed that Marseille have begun initial talks with the players’ representatives over a possible move with a first salary proposal already being made.
Simon is enjoying a productive season for the Ligue 1 outfit, registering an impressive seven assists in the league, as well as chipping in with three goals for good measure.
Simon also bagged a goal and assist apiece for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, averaging an incredible 4.3 dribbles per game in the competition.
While the 26-year-old’s current Nantes deal doesn’t expire until the summer of 2024, it could be that he feels a fresh challenge is required this summer as he enters his prime.
Leeds ‘remain in position’ to sign Simon ahead of next season with Newcastle also showing strong interest.
The Magpies see him as someone who can take the pressure off Allan Saint-Maximin, adding more creativity to Eddie Howe’s side.
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