Olympique de Marseille is reportedly pursuing Alfie Osborne, a promising 17-year-old defender from Hearts, who has yet to make his senior debut. Despite his inexperience at the senior level, Osborne has made a name for himself in the youth setup and has captained the Scotland U19 team. His contract with Hearts is set to expire this summer, which has led to interest from various clubs across Europe, including Marseille. The French club is currently in a transitional phase without a sporting director, following the departure of Medhi Benatia. As they prepare for the upcoming transfer window, Marseille would need to pay a fee of €220,000 for Osborne, despite his contract situation, due to regulations concerning his age.