Moroccan internationals are highly coveted on the European market for the upcoming winter transfer window (January 1-January 31, 2023), after their ratings soared in the last World Cup. Menara takes stock.
Ghanem Saiss
The captain of the Atlas Lions, Ghanem Saiss, would be on the shelves of Olympique de Marseille, according to the Turkish media Fotomaç. The central defender of Besiktas would also be the target of other European clubs such as FC Valence, Villareal, Bologna and LOSC, according to the same source. The Istanbul club, however, declared its player “untransferable”. To be continued !
Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi, one of the revelations of the 2022 World Cup, continues to arouse the greed of several teams on the Old Continent. “We have offers for Azzedine Ounahi. Approaches from big clubs and medium clubs. It comes from everywhere. Italy, Spain, England, France. Our wish is to find a deal in January, but that it remains until the end of the season, ”said the president of SCO Angers, Saïd Chabane on RTL. Napoli, Inter Milan and Olympique de Marseille would be on the front line to offer the services of the SCO Angers midfielder, according to the Foot Mercato site. On the other hand, FC Barcelona, one of the first clubs to have shown an interest in the midfielder with 17 caps (2 goals), would have finally withdrawn from negotiations because of its complicated economic situation, indicates the Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo.
Yassine Bounou
In the running for the FIFA trophy for best goalkeeper in the world, Yassine Bounou would be in the sights of Inter Milan, to compensate for the probable departure of Cameroonian André Onana, requested by several major European clubs, reports Calcio Mercato. Sevilla FC would not be against the departure of the Moroccan doorman. Moreover, the Andalusian club requires a minimum amount of 30 million euros for its sale.
Yahya Attiat-Allah
With his fine performances in the World Cup, the market value of Yahya Attiat-Allah has increased from 1.5 to 2.5 million euros, according to the latest update of the Transfermarket site. Moreover, the WAC has already received five offers for the services of its left side. One of them would come from the Bundesliga and would be estimated at more than three million euros, according to our colleagues from Radio Mars. The identity of the club is not revealed but according to rumors it would be Fribourg.
Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat, one of the architects of Morocco’s historic feat at the Qatari World Cup, is in the spotlight. Several football cadors such as FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Olympique de Marseille or Atlético de Madrid want to secure the services of the 26-year-old midfielder. But according to European sports media, only two interesting offers, from Liverpool and Tottenham, would have arrived on the table of the leaders of Fiorentina, who are claiming more than 40 million euros for their player, under contract until June. 2024.