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Olympique Marseille confirm agreement with Nice for the transfer of Premier League target Loic Remy
Striker set to undergo medical on Thursday afternoon...
19 Aug 2010 12:35:00
By Adithya Ananth
Olympique Marseille have confirmed that they have come to an agreement in principle with Nice over the sale of Loic Remy.
The 23-year-old striker had previously been linked with a clutch of clubs, with Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool, West Ham United and Stoke City interested in acquiring his services.
But recently the Frenchman claimed that "sudden" developments had pushed him towards l'OM, and the club have now confirmed the same.
Remy is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday, prior to putting pen to paper and then being unveiled to the media.
"OM and OGC Nice hace reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of striker Loic Remy," reads a statement from Marseille.
"The 23-year-old player will arrive in Marseille this afternoon and will then undergo the customary medical examination prior to the signing of his contract. He will then be presented to the press."
Marseille are looking to strengthen their forward line after the sale of Mamadou Niang to Fenerbahce, along with the impending departure of wantaway attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.
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The 23-year-old striker had previously been linked with a clutch of clubs, with Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool, West Ham United and Stoke City interested in acquiring his services.
But recently the Frenchman claimed that "sudden" developments had pushed him towards l'OM, and the club have now confirmed the same.
Remy is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday, prior to putting pen to paper and then being unveiled to the media.
"OM and OGC Nice hace reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of striker Loic Remy," reads a statement from Marseille.
"The 23-year-old player will arrive in Marseille this afternoon and will then undergo the customary medical examination prior to the signing of his contract. He will then be presented to the press."
Marseille are looking to strengthen their forward line after the sale of Mamadou Niang to Fenerbahce, along with the impending departure of wantaway attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.
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