Sougou to make Marseille move

Sougou to make Marseille move

Published Jan. 20, 2013 1:15 p.m. ET

Marseille are close to bringing in a replacement for Loic Remy, with a deal for Cluj striker Modou Sougou in place.

The French outfit are in need of a new frontman after offloading Remy to Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers.

They have wasted little time in looking to bolster their ranks, with Senegalese ace Sougou quickly identified as a possible target.

The 28-year-old joined Cluj in 2011 and saw his efforts in Romania attract attention from Russia, Ukraine, England and France.

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Marseille would appear to have won the race for his services, with a signature all that is required to complete a deal.

A Cluj official said "It's an official offer and everything is agreed. The only thing that's needed is the player's signature.

"Everyone wants the transfer: us, the player, his agents.

"Marseille are prepared to meet the termination clause, so we have no reason to reject the proposal."

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