Mykhavko to OM: A daring gamble at 15 million euros?

The rumor is growing: Olympique de Marseille is said to have put 15 million euros on the table for Taras Mykhavko, a young Ukrainian central defender from Dynamo Kyiv. It's hard to miss this news, especially when we see how our management is looking to strengthen the defensive sector. But then, is it a good pick or a risky gamble? Let's break it down together.

A profile that fits our needs

Let's be honest, finding a solid left-footer in defense isn't easy on the market. Mykhavko, at only 20 years old, has just completed a full season with the Ukrainian champion. He has been practically indispensable to his team, with the third-highest playing time in the squad. He's also a defender accustomed to playing in a four-man defense, which perfectly fits what our coach is looking for in the coming season. We've all seen that there's been trouble with the Aguerd, Laporte, or Ndicka deals—so what does this new track inspire in you?

A double-edged investment

15 million isn't a sum you lay down every day for a 20-year-old, especially without experience in the top five leagues. On one hand, there's real sporting and financial logic: if Mykhavko explodes with us, his value could rise quickly. On the other, we also know that young players coming from the East sometimes struggle to adapt to the Marseille pressure and Ligue 1. At that price, we're taking a risk, but it might also be the price to pay for a potential future key player. Do you believe in it, or would you have preferred a more experienced name?

Porto in the hunt: competition driving up the bids

Let's not kid ourselves, we're not the only ones on this deal. FC Porto is closely monitoring Mykhavko, and we know their knack for spotting good deals. If Porto joins the race, we could quickly find ourselves in a bidding war. We'll have to see if our board can convince the player and his club before the bids skyrocket. In your opinion, should OM push ahead even if it means paying a bit more, or stay cautious and not get carried away? Tell us in the comments how far you'd be willing to go!

An aggressive transfer strategy

What is certain is that our OM doesn't plan to sit back this summer. After getting ahead of Leeds for Paixao in attack, we're now offering big money to secure the future in defense. It feels like the management wants to combine young talent with proven profiles to boost the team. The arrival of a guy like Mykhavko could create healthy competition and prepare for the succession of current key players.

So friends, are you enticed by this Ukrainian prospect? Do you think this is the kind of investment we need, or would you have preferred a different profile? Come and debate, we're waiting for your opinions!