Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Marseille are set to step up their interest in Jean-Alain Boumsong. New L'OM coach Albert Emon is a long-time admirer of the French international and is looking to fill a gap in his defensive ranks after agreeing to sell veteran Frederic Dehu. Emon is a long-time member of Marseille's coaching staff and was a driving force behind the club's bid to sign Boumsong from Auxerre three years ago. United are keen to sell Boumsong, who fell out of first-team favour late last season after one too many high-profile errors, to raise transfer funds. The 26-year-old would prefer a return to France, with Lens and Paris St Germain reported to also be interested in him, but Newcastle's asking price could prove a stumbling block. United are looking to recoup at least £3 million of the £8 million they invested in Boumsong just 18 months ago. But the strength of Emon's interest, along with United's excellent working relationship with Marseille general manager Pape Diouf, could see a deal pushed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I think we could get £4-5m back, French clubs have a lot more cash than they used to with their new TV deal. If PSG and Marseille both want them then it increases the chances of a bidding war given how much the clubs love each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Wages will be the stumbling block I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34334 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Soon to be "World-Cup Winner J-A Boumsong" btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19781 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) no doubt he'll go back to france and recapture his pre-toon form and his place in the french starting eleven Edited July 3, 2006 by Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5899 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 We dont need him now we got super craig moore back to fitness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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