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French club line up January swoop for Arsenal player
MARSEILLE are considering a move for Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy, according to reports.
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Debuchy has endured an injury-plagued time in north London since signing from Newcastle in 2014.
The France international's spell in the capital was dealt a fresh blow on Sunday after he limped off after just 16 minutes in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
He has also fallen below Carl Jenkinson and Hector Bellerin in Arsene Wenger's pecking order.
Mathieu Debuchy could leave Arsenal for Marseille
Mathieu Debuchy limped out of Arsenal's 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday
And according to France Football, Marseille are keen to rescue him from his Arsenal nightmare.
The report claims that Marseille boss Rudi Garcia is keen to add some experience to his squad when the transfer window reopens in January.
Debuchy fleetingly returned to Ligue 1 with Bordeaux last season.
Debuchy has fallen behind Hector Bellerin in the Arsenal pecking order
However, he featured just nine times before returning to Arsenal in the summer.
Marseille have endured a difficult campaign under Garcia and currently sit 12th in the league table, 16 points adrift of league leaders Nice.
Arsenal, meanwhile, could cash in with Debuchy's current contract expiring in 2019.
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