Marseille are monitoring Nuremberg forward Mohamed Ali Zoma after the 22-year-old made a striking start to the season in Germany’s second division.
According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the French club are following the Italian attacker of Ivorian descent closely as they assess their options in attack.
Zoma has scored six goals in his first six league appearances for Nuremberg, quickly establishing himself as one of the division’s standout players. He made an immediate impact on the opening day by scoring a hat-trick against Dynamo Dresden.
His performances have attracted attention from several European clubs, with Marseille now understood to be keeping track of his progress rather than preparing a formal offer.
Stuttgart and West Ham also interested
Marseille are not the only club linked with Zoma. Konur reports that Stuttgart and West Ham United are also interested in the forward, whose contract with Nuremberg runs until June 2029.
No concrete approach has been made by Marseille at this stage. The club are continuing to assess the situation and monitor how Zoma develops during the campaign.
Zoma’s contract situation means Nuremberg are under no immediate pressure to sell, while his early-season form could increase interest in the coming months. His six goals in six matches have placed him among the most closely watched young attacking players in the German second division.
Transfermarkt values the forward at about 8 million euros, a figure that could make him an accessible option for a number of European clubs. That valuation could rise if he maintains his current scoring rate.
The potential deal is also being considered against Marseille’s financial constraints, with the club required to assess each investment carefully. Zoma could therefore represent an interesting opportunity, although Marseille have yet to decide whether to advance their interest.
For now, the French club’s approach remains one of observation. Their next decision will be whether to make contact in the coming weeks or continue tracking the forward before taking further action.
The emerging competition from Stuttgart and West Ham means Marseille may have to move decisively if they eventually choose to pursue Zoma. However, there has been no indication so far that the club have begun formal negotiations with Nuremberg.