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Report: Celtic's Olivier Ntcham wanted by Marseille

Olivier Ntcham during the match between France and Luxembourg European Under-21 Championship 2019 Qualifying Round  at Stade La Meinau in France on September 11, 2018.

Marseille are reportedly looking to sign Celtic's Olivier Ntcham.

Olivier Ntcham during the match between France and Luxembourg European Under-21 Championship 2019 Qualifying Round  at Stade La Meinau in France on September 11, 2018.

Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham is being lined up for a transfer to Marseille, report the Daily Record.

Marseille this week appointed Andre Villas-Boas as the club's new manager, and Ntcham is being considered as one of his first signings.

 

The French side are said to have scouted Ntcham this season.

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Ntcham has spent two seasons at Celtic since his move from Manchester City.

He is a France under-21 international.

Olivier Ntcham of Celtic is seen during a training session at Lennoxtown Training Centre on April 27, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Marseille's interest could be helped by Moussa Dembele, who has been a success in Ligue 1 since he left Celtic for Lyon.

The reports do have some interesting background.

French newspaper L'Equipe reported  Ntcham's agents offered him to Marseille last summer, but they decided not to pursue a move.

Olivier Ntcham of Celtic celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Motherwell at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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