Reports: French giants Marseille enter race to sign Asante Kotoko talisman Franck Etouga

Asante Kotoko forward Franck Mbella Etouga is being ‘tracked’ by top European clubs, including Olympique de Marseille, who are the latest to join the race for the Cameroonian, according to Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.

The Cameroon attacker completed a 3-year move to Asante Kotoko from Cameroonian side AS Fortuna in October 2021 and has risen to prominence in his first season bagging 16 goals in 24 GPL games for the Reds.

His exploit has propelled Asante Kotoko into comfortable Premier League lead. The 21-year old’s performance has attracted huge interest with African giants Al Ahly, Turkish outfit Galatasaray, Mertz and Stade Rennais, Saiant-Etiene all from France eyeing a move for the forward at the end of the season.

Myfabulousonline earlier reported that Saint-Etiene would beat off competition from interested clubs to emerge as favourites for Mbella Etouga’s signature in summer.

Another French side Marseille have entered the race for the Cameroonian International with reports claiming Ligue 1 side are the new favourites to sign Franck Thierry Mbella Etouga at the end of this season as per report from Oyerepa FM.

Marseille have watched Mbella in the Ghana Premier League and are way impressed of quality of the forward. In what becomes a major blow for Saint-Etiene and other interested club, the Ligue 1 giants have made their interest official as early as possible.

Once, a deal is agreed, Mbella will have his preferred transfer destination come to pass after reportedly not interest in any North African move when he heard of Al Ahly’s interest.