OM Mercato: Diatta’s move stalls while Hassan eyes Scotland

Olympique de Marseille’s summer market took a sharp turn as Krépin Diatta confirmed he will not join the club, while Haissem Hassan appears set to head to Celtic Glasgow. The developments were highlighted in the latest OM Mercato reports, reshaping the French side’s transfer plans.

Announced in the small papers of OM this summer, both Krépin Diatta and Haissem Hassan were initially linked with an arrival in the cité phocéenne. The club had publicised the two names as potential signings during the Mercato window.

Libre cet été after his contract with AS Monaco expired, Krépin Diatta has been associated with Olympique de Marseille for several weeks. The Senegalese right‑back or winger remained on the radar of the French club throughout the early weeks of the transfer period.

Foot Mercato confirmed the interest of the Club phocéen on Thursday, noting that the Sénégalais was a priority target for the Marseille board. The report underscored the desire to add a versatile player to the squad.

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But L’Instant N, there is currently no place for Krépin Diatta at OM. “À l’heure actuelle, il n’y a pas de monde où Krépin Diatta rejoint l’OM. Le Sénégalais n’a pas un salaire qui entre dans les clous du board marseillais (max 120 000 euros sauf exception). L’ancien Monégasque tourne autour de 250 000 euros et privilégie l’étranger (Premier League, Arabie Saoudite, ou autres…)”, the journalist wrote on X.

Un autre joueur suivi par le Club phocéen, Haissem Hassan, has also drifted away from Marseille. While he indicated a few hours ago that the Oviedo right winger still preferred OM, Nordine L’Instant N announced Thursday evening that the Egyptian international should finally take the direction of Celtic Glasgow.

Le club écossais has pushed for the recruitment and reportedly put forward an offer of 9 million euros to Real Oviedo for Hassan. The offer reflects Celtic Glasgow’s determination to secure the player.

Les dirigeants marseillais are not expected to match the 9‑million‑euro proposal. Consequently, the transfer of Haissem Hassan to Celtic Glasgow could be concluded by the end of the week.

Le marché d’été montre que le Club de l’OM fait face à des contraintes financières, perdant deux cibles majeures au profit d’équipes étrangères. This episode highlights the challenges Marseille faces in competing for talent while adhering to its salary ceiling.