Leonardo Balerdi draws attention beyond French borders. According to site information Transferfeedthe Argentinian central defender of Olympique de Marseille would be targeted by Leeds United. The English club, which is preparing to find the Premier League next season, would see in it a defensive reinforcement of choice.
Balerdi has played a full season in the Marseille jersey, confirming his regularity and his impact in the Olympian rearguard. His profile, both physical and technical, seduces across the Channel, so much so that Leeds would be ready to make a first offer of 20 million euros.
OM sets a high price
But this proposal is unlikely to convince the Marseille leaders. Under contract until 2028, Balerdi is considered a key element of the OM project, and the club does not wish to sell off a player recruited for 14 million euros in 2020. According to the same source, Olympique de Marseille would expect an amount close to 45 million euros to consider a transfer.
Besides Leeds, AS Roma would also be interested in the player, who has six selections with Argentina. For the time being, no official negotiations have started, but the Balerdi file may well shake the summer transfer window of the Marseille city.
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