Marseille is set to offer a lucrative contract to Thomas Tuchel's former player, N'Golo Kante, and the club could also be in line to sign another high-profile player this summer.

The French side has been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesar Azpilicueta, who has struggled to find regular football at Stamford Bridge since his £25m move from Atletico Madrid last summer.

Azpilicueta's future remains uncertain after he was left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad for the second straight season due to injury concerns, but Marseille could offer him a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2024.

Meanwhile, there have been reports linking Marseille with a move for Roma defender Leonardo Spinola, who has made over 100 appearances for the Serie A club.

Spinola, who has been capped by Italy at youth level, is reportedly keen on joining a top European club, and Marseille could offer him a chance to play regularly and compete for silverware.

In addition, Marseille could also make a move for Monaco winger Benjamin Mendy, who has been linked with a move away from Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco.

Mendy, who has been part of the France national team, has scored three goals and provided two assists in 18 appearances for Monaco this season.

If these moves come through, it will be a significant boost for Marseille's chances of challenging for major honours next season.

Overall, Marseille is expected to be one of the busiest transfer windows in recent years as the club looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming season.