Marseille is rumored to have decided to release French national football team midfielder Matteo Guendouzi leaving the team this summer. Along with pulling Denis Zakaria to replace.

The French giants are gearing up for a busy summer and ex-Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi is among the first stars to be sold.

According to Foot Mercato, Marseille are keen on Denis Zakaria, who is currently at Chelsea on loan with an option to buy. The Swiss national team midfielder moved from Juventus in the summer.

But the Blues are unlikely to activate that clause with owner Todd Bohly facing a downsizing. And raise money into the treasury. So that the club doesn’t break financial control rules UFABET

Marseille has a good relationship with Juve, placing Zakaria at the top of the list of their shopping list. But the club will have to let Guendouzi leave first to raise funds.

The Ligue 1 club hope to make around £18m from the France star.

Guendouzi was link with Aston Villa in January with his former boss Unai Emery wanting to re-join his former boss.

Emery was the man who bought him to Arsenal for £7m in 2018.

Then, in the following season 2021-2022. He was again send to play on loan being return to play in Ligue 1 with Marseille. Which can do a good job By playing all 56 games, scoring 5 goals. And leading the team to the Ligue 1 championship. Including reaching the semi-finals in the UEFA European Conference League Cup as well. Until Guendouzi finally sign a permanent contract.