Nice, Lille and Udinese interested in Neal Maupay as Marseille departure beckons | OneFootball

Neal Maupay (29) is expected to leave Olympique de Marseille this summer after just one season at the club, with several sides already making approaches, report RMC Sport.

The French striker, who registered four goals and four assists in Ligue 1 last term, has slipped down Roberto De Zerbi’s pecking order since the arrival of Amine Gouiri in January and the return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer. Absent from the squad to face Rennes on Friday, Maupay is now a strong candidate for a move before the end of the window.La Provence indicated yesterday that the former Brighon and Brentford striker could leave the Olympien club for a fee of €5m. Among those interested are OGC Nice, where Maupay came through the academy and played between 2012 and 2015, and Lille OSC, who appreciate his character and profile as a proven Ligue 1 forward. Outside France, Udinese have also enquired, which could present the striker with a first experience beyond French and English football.GFFN | George Boxall