Former Man United man Andreas Pereira is of interest to Olympique de Marseille | OneFootball

Former Manchester United player Andreas Pereira is attracting the interest of Olympique de Marseille.

The Brazilian left Old Trafford in 2022 after spending 11 years at the club, joining from PSV Eindhoven’s academy in 2011.

He never really managed to hold down a first team place at United and only managed 75 appearances for the club, scoring four goals.

Pereira has found much more luck at Fulham, where he has become an integral part of their team as they are flying high in the Premier League in eighth place, just three points off fifth in the table.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from the Cottagers as Brazilian side Palmeiras are reportedly interested in sealing a deal for the 29 year old.

The Times now report that the Brazil international is also on the radar of Ligue 1 side Marseille.

“Roberto De Zerbi remains keen on taking former Manchester United attacking midfielder to Ligue 1 after £20 million bid was rejected last summer.”

“Marseille have been weighing up a move for the Brazil attacking midfielder, who has 18 months remaining on his contract.”

The former United man has already spoken of his links with De Zerbi. He mentioned in an interview in Brazil that it would be “very cool” to play for Marseille and waxed lyrical over the Italian’s attractive style of play.

Were Pereria to join Marseille, he would not only join a team who are second in the French league but also get the chance to play with his former teammate at United, Mason Greenwood.

United will also be paying close attention to any transfer as they have a 20% sell-on clause for any future deal involving Pereira and will welcome interest from European clubs to drive up the price.

The Red Devils are under immense financial pressure but also need to strengthen in the January window, so any extra funding would be warmly welcomed at Old Trafford.

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