In a transfer twist nobody saw coming, Olympique de Marseille have reportedly tabled one of the most jaw-dropping offers in recent football memory — and it’s aimed directly at their fierce rivals, Paris Saint-Germain.
According to multiple sources close to the negotiations, Marseille have submitted a formal offer of €15 million plus a 23-year-old first-team player in exchange for one of PSG’s top goal scorers. The identity of the player involved from Marseille remains under wraps for now, but the boldness of the proposal has already sent shockwaves through Ligue 1 and beyond.
The deal is as audacious as it is controversial. Not only is it rare for Marseille and PSG to do direct business, given the historic tension between the two clubs, but to propose a high-profile swap of this magnitude during the peak of the summer transfer window has stunned both sets of supporters.
Social media erupted within minutes of the report surfacing, with Marseille fans split between admiration for the club’s ambition and skepticism over whether PSG would ever entertain such an offer. PSG fans, on the other hand, have largely dismissed the proposal as “unthinkable,” with many calling it “the wildest swap deal ever suggested.”
Insiders say the player Marseille are offering is considered a future star — already with significant Ligue 1 experience and seen as a long-term asset. However, it’s the target that truly raises eyebrows: a PSG goal machine who played a crucial role in last season’s title race.
While neither club has confirmed the deal officially, talks are believed to be ongoing behind closed doors, and intermediaries are working to gauge PSG’s response. One insider close to the negotiations said, “This isn’t just about money or players — this is a statement from Marseille. They believe they can challenge PSG head-on.”
Whether this swap ever materializes or not, one thing is clear — Marseille have shaken the table. And in doing so, they may have just ignited the fiercest chapter yet in the rivalry between France’s two biggest footballing giants.
