Swansea City could look to France again to sign another Summer target, with Marseille winger Dimitri Payet now linked with a move.
Swansea City could look to France again to sign another Summer target, with Marseille winger Dimitri Payet now linked with a move.
Following the arrival of French striker Bafetimbi Gomis on a free transfer, Payet is now available as Get French Football News report that Marseille are offering the player to a number of Premier League clubs. He’s apparently been placed on the transfer list to acquire funds for another target – he could cost as much as ?8.5 million.
Get French Football News was a reliable source in the lead up to Gomis completing his move to Swansea City.
Regarding Payet, they also reported:
Although discussions are at an early stage, Get French Football News reported that Marseille had offered Payet to a number of Premier League clubs.’
Of course, Newcastle United have also been linked with the winger, and the Swans could compete again with the Magpies for another Frenchman.
On his debut for Marseille, he scored two goals within 15 minutes as his side won 3-1. He scored a further 5 goals in 26 appearances since his move there in 2013 from Lille.
The 5ft 9inch winger has played all of his football in the French leagues so far. He has also served his country at under-21 and senior level, with 7 full caps for France.
He was linked with moves to Liverpool in 2011 and Arsenal in 2013.
