OM transfer news: Hamed Junior Traorè, deal agreed — arrival imminent!

We might be looking at one of the biggest bombshells at the tail end of the transfer window! According to Fabrice Hawkins, Hamed Junior Traorè is very close to signing for Olympique de Marseille. The 25-year-old Ivorian midfielder, who broke out last year at Auxerre with 10 goals and 2 assists, has already given the green light to join our club. So, excited?

A deal that reassures everyone

The structure would be clear: a loan with an option to buy. No huge immediate financial risk for OM, but the possibility of keeping Traorè if he delivers. A method already used for Dani Ceballos, proof that Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia know how to handle the financial balancing act at the end of the window. It remains to be seen whether we're piling up too many short-term bets…

The perfect fit for De Zerbi?

Hard not to get carried away: ball-carrying, vision, technique, versatility… Traorè fits Roberto De Zerbi’s ideas perfectly. He can play as a box-to-box midfielder, on the left wing, or even higher up. And let’s not forget he already knows the Italian coach thanks to their time together at Sassuolo. Which means he could quickly become a key man in the side.

Golden opportunity or risky bet?

Yes, Traorè is coming off a tough spell at Bournemouth and a mixed loan at Napoli. But his return to Ligue 1 proved he could get his career back on track. For OM, this might be a real coup: landing a player of this caliber, motivated and already seasoned in the league, is a godsend. But is that enough to help us aim for the Champions League?

Over to you!

So, Team OM, are you on board with this move? Is Traorè the reinforcement we needed in midfield, or are we taking one gamble too many? Do you see him as a nailed-on starter, or a luxury rotation option behind Gomes, Ceballos and the rest? Drop your thoughts in the comments — you’re the ones who keep the debate alive!