Marseille cash in on Greenwood as PSG price Barcola and push again for Akliouche
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Marseille agreed to sell Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe for a reported €42m, a fee that sets a new club-record departure, with the forward set for a four-year deal in Turkey after turning down interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Goal, which noted the club issued a statement explaining the decision. The sale marks a significant cash-in for Marseille on a player who had been among their most productive attackers.
Paris Saint-Germain set an asking price of €120m for Bradley Barcola after the winger decided against extending his contract, which runs to 2028, with Liverpool credited with interest, according to L'Équipe as reported via Eurosport. No bid has been confirmed, so the situation is best read as reported, but the stance signals PSG will only sell at a premium.
Transfer and squad notes
PSG are preparing a fourth offer for Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche after three previous bids were rejected, with their latest proposal reported at around €40m against Monaco's valuation nearer €50m, per Yahoo Sports. Liverpool are also said to be interested, though Akliouche is reported to favour a move to Paris; the pursuit remains unresolved.
Marseille strengthened their midfield as well, signing Netherlands international Quinten Timber from Feyenoord in a cut-price deal reported at around €4.5m on a contract to 2030, according to The Associated Press. The low fee reflected Timber's contract situation at his former club.
Presnel Kimpembe brought his long spell at PSG to an end, leaving the French champions to continue his career in Qatar after roughly a decade at the club, according to Orange Sport. The defender's exit closes a notable chapter for a member of PSG's title-winning core.
What it means for the league
Marseille are reshaping their attack, banking a record fee for Greenwood while adding value signings like Timber, a clear shift in squad profile. PSG, meanwhile, are balancing sales and pursuits — holding firm on Barcola's price while pressing Monaco again for Akliouche — as Monaco once more play the role of selling club. With the window open until September 1, PSG's next Akliouche move and Barcola's future look set to shape the rest of France's summer.