Marseille's winless run reached nine Ligue 1 games as they went down 2-1 at Bastia. The hosts took the lead two minutes into the second half, Karim Rekik inadvertently diverting Francois Kamano's cross into his own goal. They extended their advantage nine minutes later, Gael Danic scoring from the penalty spot after Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda had brought down Kamano. Marseille pulled...Full Story »

Marseille are closing in on Manchester City youngster Karim Rekik. The French club have agreed a deal for the 20-year old Dutch defender who will officially join upon completion of a medical. Rekik has spent the past two seasons on loan at PSV Eindhoven, helping the club to the Eredivisie title last season, and has had previous stints with Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers. "Olympique de Mars...Full Story »

The centre-back, who spent time on loan at Portsmouth last season, has set his sights on a place in the Blues' first-team squad after committing his future to the club Manchester City defender Karim Rekik has penned a new "long-term deal", the club have confirmed. The 18-year-old, who can play at both centre-back and left-back, joined the club from Feyenoord in 2011 and made two appearances ...Full Story »