Marseille agree Bailly loan with 'almost compulsory' option to buy

Eric Bailly is close to leaving Man United this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It's claimed that Marseille have reached a full agreement with United over a year-long loan move for the Ivorian centre-back.

Marseille will also have a buyout option. According to French media outlet La Provence, the option is 'almost compulsory' and will depend on the number of games Bailly plays there.

Romano adds that Bailly wants the move and that the talks over the personal terms are ongoing.

Bailly joined Man United six years ago but has only made 70 Premier League appearances for the club. Last season, he played only seven games across all competitions.

Source: Fabrizio Romano @ Twitter