OM Transfer Market: Final Crucial Maneuvers to Strengthen the Defense

With just two short weeks left in the transfer window, it's impossible not to feel the rising tension surrounding our OM. We all know, defense is still the number one priority, and things are seriously heating up behind the scenes. But who's going to arrive and at what cost? And most importantly, are we finally going to succeed in selling to unlock the much-awaited reinforcements?

Joel Ordóñez: the South American bet getting attention

You’ve probably heard about it, Joel Ordóñez, 21 years old, an Ecuadorian international from Club Bruges, is very close to settling on the Canebière. According to several reliable sources, the player has already agreed to sign up until 2030. But Bruges is upping the ante – OM offers €30M + €3M in bonuses, Bruges wants €37.5M. So, is it a real setback or just a simple bluff? At this rate, we have the right to ask questions: promising talent, sure, but little experience at the very high European level. It's a sporting… and financial gamble.

Do we take the risk of investing so much in a young central defender, when we've already seen such expensive deals turn out to be disappointing? Or is this precisely the type of profile that can elevate our backline? It's up to you to debate in the comments, guys!

A left-back on loan: smart solution or temporary fix?

Another hot topic: the recruitment of a left-back, possibly on loan. Again, it’s a real strategic question. A loan means we maintain financial flexibility, but it can also indicate a lack of long-term stability. We remember the mixed experiences of the past, don’t we? On one side, we secure the position without blowing the budget, on the other, we delay building a sustainable defense. What do you think? Clever loan, or last-minute patch-up?

Essential sales to move forward

But before dreaming of new faces, we must first lighten up. OM has no choice: to finance these arrivals, we must sell. Ruben Blanco, Ounahi, Moumbagna… several are potentially on their way out. We all know, finances aren’t unlimited, and if we don’t free up salary space, no new signings. The risk is finding ourselves patching up the defense on day one against Rennes. And, let's be honest, it's not ideal to start the season under De Zerbi’s guidance.

Rennes – OM: a defense to rebuild for the kickoff

To top it off, Facundo Medina, our new Argentine signing, is suspended for the first match due to an accumulation of yellow cards with Lens. Outcome: Balerdi should be paired with Egan-Riley, who showed some promise against Aston Villa in a friendly. De Zerbi will have to innovate, but honestly, who would have thought we'd start the season without our usual center-back pair?

We want your opinion!

How are you feeling about this transfer window, friends? Ready to see Ordóñez arrive at this price? Does the loan of a left-back reassure you or worry you? And above all, who do you think should leave to allow OM to progress? We’re waiting for your analyses, your rants, and your arguments in the comments. We’re all debating together, like at the stadium's counter!