Paris is facing the prospect of losing star striker Gervinho due to the transfer window closing in just over two weeks. Marseille has already secured the services of Lucien Favre, but the French champions have been left with no choice but to offer their star player a contract renewal.
Gervinho joined Marseille from Manchester United in January and has quickly established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe. He scored 16 goals for the Red Devils last season and was a key figure during their Champions League success last year.
However, it appears that Gervinho's agent, Pierre Pichot, has been unable to secure a renewal for him. The French club has offered him a new contract worth €8 million per year until 2024, which would be significantly higher than what he had previously received from Manchester United.
Despite this, Marseille remain hopeful of securing a deal for Gervinho. They believe that they can negotiate a more lucrative deal with the agent, who has reportedly been given a £5 million bonus by the club.
Marseille also have another option, with former Manchester United captain Javier Mascherano available on loan from Real Madrid. If the Red Devils were able to agree terms with Marseille, the 30-year-old could potentially join them permanently.
The situation at the top of the league is looking increasingly tense for both clubs. Despite the high profile of Gervinho, Marseille are still struggling to find a solution to their problem, while Paris are under pressure to keep up their form if they want to stay in the top flight of European football.