Matt O'Riley looks set to join Marseille on loan for the rest of the season in a shock move.
The former Celtic midfielder started Brighton's first two Premier League matches but remained on the bench as they beat Manchester City yesterday.
But he has been linked with a move away and has been attracting interest from clubs in Italy and beyond, including Serie A giants Juventus.
He will today complete a loan switch to Marseille, with the French side paying a fee of €2million (£1.7m) to get it done. The Ligue 1 outfit will also cover his full wages but do not have an option to make it permanent after this campaign.
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Fabrizio Romano reported: "Matt O’Riley, in Marseille today to sign in as new OM player as replacement for Rabiot.
"€2m plus add-ons loan fee, salary covered and green light from Brighton.
"The deal does NOT include any buy option. All sealed, here we go."
🚨⚪️🔵 Matt O’Riley, in Marseille today to sign in as new OM player as replacement for Rabiot. €2m plus add-ons loan fee, salary covered and green light from Brighton. The deal does NOT include any buy option. #OM #BHAFC All sealed, here we go. pic.twitter.com/chHCTxmY4G
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
