Charles Kabore’s progress at Olympique de Marseille is being closely examined by English giants Chelsea, who have reportedly sent chief scout Frank Arnesen to watch the holding midfield player on several occasions in the recent past, according to France Football.
Burkina Faso international Kabore played an increasingly important role in les Phoceens’ charge to the Ligue 1 title, featuring from the start of 21 games, playing either in an anchoring midfield role or at right back. His most telling contribution was the opening goal in the home match against Olympique Lyonnais, which OM would ultimately go on to win 2-1, giving them a springboard from which to attack in the closing weeks of the campaign.
The 22-year-old Kabore has played with the Stade Velodrome club since 2008, when he signed from Libourne-Saint-Seurin, though it has only been in recent times he has made an impression in the first team.
Meanwhile, Marseille have rejected the notion that they could be ready to sell Stephane Mbia, who has been linked with Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Speaking of the destructive Cameroon midfielder, who has also practised in defence for long portions of this season, OM sporting director Jose Anigo said: “€18 million? This is not the objective; Stephane Mbia is not for sale.”
While OM have been linked with a clear-out in their offensive sector, they have pledged to try to keep their defence as untouched as possible over the forthcoming transfer window
Burkina Faso international Kabore played an increasingly important role in les Phoceens’ charge to the Ligue 1 title, featuring from the start of 21 games, playing either in an anchoring midfield role or at right back. His most telling contribution was the opening goal in the home match against Olympique Lyonnais, which OM would ultimately go on to win 2-1, giving them a springboard from which to attack in the closing weeks of the campaign.
The 22-year-old Kabore has played with the Stade Velodrome club since 2008, when he signed from Libourne-Saint-Seurin, though it has only been in recent times he has made an impression in the first team.
Meanwhile, Marseille have rejected the notion that they could be ready to sell Stephane Mbia, who has been linked with Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Speaking of the destructive Cameroon midfielder, who has also practised in defence for long portions of this season, OM sporting director Jose Anigo said: “€18 million? This is not the objective; Stephane Mbia is not for sale.”
While OM have been linked with a clear-out in their offensive sector, they have pledged to try to keep their defence as untouched as possible over the forthcoming transfer window
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