Manchester City 'sounded out' a move for Manuel Locatelli amid their push for a new midfielder, but decided to bid for Nico as Juventus appeared determined to keep Locatelli.

Roberto De Zerbi, Locatelli's former coach, called him to bring him to Marseille, but Locatelli declined the offer.

Manuel Locatelli is being monitored by Marseille, with unofficial contacts established between Marseille's staff and Locatelli's entourage.

Marseille is interested in signing Manuel Locatelli. The player is not opposed to leaving Juventus, especially after being excluded from Italy's Euro 2024 squad. The transfer could take the form of a paid loan with an option to buy that becomes obligatory under certain conditions. Negotiations are expected to take place in the coming weeks.