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Olympique de Marseille have strengthened at the back this summer. Despite a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, OM’s defence was often suspect, and Roberto De Zerbi and Medhi Benatia have identified the sector as one needing improvement.
There have already been two arrivals. CJ Egan-Riley has joined Marseille following the expiry of his deal at Burnley. RC Lens’ Facundo Medina has also arrived for a considerable fee. He will play alongside compatriot and club captain Leonardo Balerdi, considering he remains at the club. Balerdi is notably a target for Juventus, although OM are looking to retain him.
There could be further recruits. As per **[L’Équipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Apprecie-mais-attractif-sur-le-marche-quentin-merlin-a-un-carrefour-de-son-histoire-avec-l-om/1575970),** West Ham United’s Nayef Aguerd (29) is a priority target for _Les Phocéens._ However, there are other teams abroad interested in the Moroccan centre-back. He is also earning a considerable salary at West Ham, who will have significant demands to part ways with their defender.
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