Marseille Explores Striker Options: Rashford and Tel on the Radar

French club Olympique de Marseille is actively seeking to strengthen their attacking lineup. The Ligue 1 side has expressed interest in two high-profile strikers: Marcus Rashford from Manchester United and Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich.

Marseille’s search for a new forward comes as their current striker, Elye Wahi, is reportedly close to finalizing a move to Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. This potential transfer has prompted the French team to explore alternative options to bolster their offensive capabilities.

At present, Marseille’s striking options are limited, with Neal Maupay being the only senior center-forward in the squad. The club’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, has reportedly made inquiries about both Rashford and Tel.

Mathys Tel, a 19-year-old French talent, has been on Chelsea’s radar for some time. However, he remains under contract with Bayern Munich until 2029. Despite limited playing time in the first half of the season, Tel is expected to see more action on the pitch in the coming months.

Marcus Rashford, the 27-year-old England international, appears to be out of favor at Manchester United under new management. Despite being contracted to the Red Devils until 2028, Rashford could be open to a move to rejuvenate his career.

Marseille is reportedly considering loan deals for either Tel or Rashford, as they look to secure a quality striker without committing to a permanent transfer. The outcome of these inquiries could significantly impact Marseille’s attacking prowess for the remainder of the season.