Azzedine Ounahi: Marseille ready to sell Moroccan World Cup star amid financial strait

Olympique de Marseille is gearing up for a strategic reshuffle in the January transfer window, but financial constraints are a significant hurdle. The club's solution? Raising funds through player sales. 

Central to this plan is Azzedine Ounahi, the 23-year-old midfielder whose potential was brought into the spotlight after a stunning World Cup performance with Morocco.

Despite high hopes following his move from SCO Angers just under a year ago, Ounahi's journey with Les Phocéens hasn't been smooth sailing. A combination of injuries and frequent managerial changes has hindered his ability to make a significant impact at the Vélodrome.

Yet his value remains undiminished, particularly in Saudi Arabia. After a failed bid last summer, Saudi clubs are back in the game, already initiating talks for a possible transfer this January.

Marseille aren’t just stopping at Ounahi. They're casting a wider net to boost their financial arsenal. Pape Gueye, back from a long-term suspension, along with Vitinha, Luis Enrique, and Ismaïla Sarr, are all on the potential transfer list.

The club is open to reasonable offers for these players, indicating a willingness to significantly reshape their squad. Each player's future hangs in the balance, dependent on the offers that come knocking at Marseille's door this winter.