Marseille upbeat over Bosman talks with Arsenal defender

Olympique Marseille are working on a Bosman deal for Arsenal defender, David Luiz.

The Brazilian veteran will leave the Gunners at the end of this month.

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Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli is a big fan of the defender and has urged management to move for the former PSG star.

And talks have now kicked off between the two parties, with a confidence that Luiz can be convinced.

A source close to the negotiations told La Provence: “It is a possibility, but it is difficult.”