OM OL Stade Rennais Mercato: Ajorque linked to Marseille move
Ludovic Ajorque, the 32‑year‑old striker of Stade Brestois, has been courted by Olympique de Marseille (OM) early in the Mercato, a prospect that could excite supporters of the club on the Canebière.
OM's offensive search
Olympique de Marseille continues to generate extensive discussion around its attacking sector, with the club seeking a genuine alternative to Amine Gouiri. Marwan Belkacem, writing as MB, argued that “a Ludo Ajorque upfront would be a very good recruit for OM as a backup striker”. He noted that OM lacks a forward with Ajorque’s physical profile, especially when Gouiri struggles against high‑intensity challenges.
Ajorque’s different profile – his size, aerial ability and capacity to hold up the ball – could provide OM with a distinct solution against teams that play aggressively in duels. The Marseille Club sees his experience as a way to vary its offensive animation, particularly in matches requiring a more physical presence.
Marseille hopes and competing clubs
Supporters on the Canebière clearly desire to see Ajorque arrive, and the name has been linked not only to OM but also to Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Stade Rennais during the summer. This competition could complicate any potential Marseille offensive move.
Premières tensions at Olympique de Marseille as new faces arrive
Stade Rennais and OL have both been mentioned as interested parties, adding pressure to the negotiations. The presence of multiple French clubs underscores the attractiveness of Ajorque’s profile for teams seeking variety in attack.
Meanwhile, Stade Brestois remains determined to retain their forward, having offered him a contract extension. The Breton Club wants to keep the striker, giving him a clear choice between staying at Brest or pursuing a new challenge elsewhere.
Although OM discussed Ajorque at the start of the Mercato, no concrete Marseille transfer has materialised yet. The possibility of reviving the pursuit remains, but nothing confirms an imminent move.
The Mercato debate around OM’s offensive options persists, with Ajorque consistently featuring among the profiles mentioned in recent weeks.