Iranian investors considering Olympic Marseille takeover

HTC – MARSEILLE, Ligue 1 side Marseille are the subject of a big money takeover, report France Football.

Iranian investors are considering a 100 million Euros deal (£78m) for the famous club, with a further 500 million Euros (£390m) to be put into the squad, staff and facilities.

This deal could see Marseille finally able to compete with French champions Paris Saint-Germain financially, leading to an on pitch challenge too, with the capital city side dominant in Ligue 1 at present.

France Football report secret discussions have been ongoing for weeks with investors behind airline Iran Air, and negotiations are ongoing. It is reported there would be a total re-organisation of the club, with president Vincent Labrune replaced.

The takeover would have implications beyond France, potentially affecting Premier League teams too.