Olympique de Marseille have commissioned agents to help find Matteo Guendouzi a new club this summer, according to a report.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympique Marseille at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympique Marseille at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 07, 2022. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

According to L’Equipe (via GFFN), Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille are stepping up their attempts to find a new club for former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.

Guendouzi had a difficult end to the 2022/23 campaign, and the club have now commissioned agents to find him a new club, the report claims.

Marseille president Pablo Longoria views the midfielder as a saleable asset, and surplus to requirements in their current squad.

A move back to England is a strong possibility, with West Ham United and Aston Villa reportedly interested.

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Marseille's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up prior to the UEFA Conference League semi-final football match between Feyenoord and Olympique Marseille (OM) at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Marseille’s French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up prior to the UEFA Conference League semi-final football match between Feyenoord and Olympique Marseille (OM) at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Reports from earlier this year suggested West Ham were lining up Guendouzi as a possible replacement for Declan Rice, whilst Villa already made an unsuccessful move for the midfielder in the January window.

A transfer to Villa Park would mean a reunion with Unai Emery, of course.

Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv - Marseille
Referee Irfan Peljto and Marseille s Matteo Guendouzi speak during the Europa League soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympique de Marseille, in Moscow, Russia. Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik Russia Soccer Europa League Lokomotiv – Marseille

This could all end up being relevant to Arsenal, and not just because Guendouzi would be back in the Premier League.

Guendouzi joined from Arsenal for €12 million, and the Gunners also included a sell-on clause in the contract. The exact percentage is not known, but Arsenal stand to benefit if Marseille find a buyer.

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