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Eric Bailly touches down in France ahead of Marseille medical

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 club scarf after landing at an airport in France. 

 defender has said his goodbyes to the team, as per Fabrizio Romano, and is set to undergo his medical later this Wednesday. 

Bailly is joining Marseille on a season-long loan deal with the option to make it a permanent transfer. 

The Ivorian has struggled to establish himself as a starter at United since being signed by Jose Mourinho. 

At Marseille, Bailly will get a much-needed second chance to revive his career. 

Marseille agree Bailly loan with 'almost compulsory' option to buy (reliability: 5 stars)

 this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

 have reached a full agreement with United over a year-long loan move for the Ivorian centre-back.

Marseille will also have a buyout option. According to French media outlet La Provence, the option is 'almost compulsory' and will depend on the number of games Bailly plays there.

Romano adds that Bailly wants the move and that the talks over the personal terms are ongoing.

Bailly joined Man United six years ago but has only made 70 Premier League appearances for the club. Last season, he played only seven games across all competitions.

'Maguire did more in two years than Bailly in six':  United fans want Bailly sold, some for as low as £15m

 is reportedly one of the players who could be sold by 

While there is a section of fans who believe Bailly is a solid defender, there are others who feel he's not up to the mark. 

Over the past season, every single United defender came in for harsh criticism and that includes 

However, Maguire has proven to be more reliable and consistent than the injury-prone (and error-prone) Bailly - and fans agree. Take a look at what they said on RedCafe: 

"His mad s**t will cost you at least one goal a game, and that’s when he’s not injured or posting stupid s**t on social media about not playing." 

 "If we get anywhere close to 15m for him , it's a steal. We just signed a CB and that position is already crowded. He had a good pre-season tour, sell now while atleast someone wants him." 

 "I like him but Bailly is expendable, as we have too many CBs and one more coming in who we must expect to start. Prefer to sell, but Ill take wages off the books and one less unhappy person in the dressing room." 

 "Bailly is a monster in one breath, a liability the next. In a tight defensive minded structured team he will get away with it, which is why under Jose Mourinho his stats will be really good, yet in an attacking more expansive team he won't get away with it." 

 "Hope we don't get fooled by his pre-season performances and just get rid already." 

 "Maguire did more for this club between 2019 and 2021 than Bailly in 6 years. Rest." 

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Well said …. The guy has not been given the chance , for me , he is far better than Maguire on the ball .  Players need time to gel with teammates and this has not happened. I hope for Eric’s sake he smashes it and ends up player of the season ,,,,,, we shall see   
Forever A Red..

Graham Tunnicliffe

Very very sadden 😥 smh. I personally believe we need him this season but it’s ETH decision we got to back him

Prince Affiong

He gelled properly. We saw what he could do in pre season

Abdulwaahid Shithu

Patrick Intarmah

this is truly sad news for those who support & believe in Eric Bailly (like myself)🥲

Newton Heath💚💛

Far better than Maguire. Good luck Bailly

BenjKif

He’s better than maguire 
Glazzers out !

Cuze 🛠🛠 Cuze 🛠🛠

Really a shame!!! 
It's looking like TH has been directed or forced into selling the best "assets" we have to recoup monies for the Glazers as a trade off for them signing the players he wants by all means especially FDJ and Antony.
Otherwise how else can one explain he saying he will give the players the opportunity to prove themselves and a player who did more than that is being sold. Same with Garner(being put up for sale) and Laird.
Martial proved himself in pre season and has regained a key role so why is Bailly being sold? 
I wish him all the very best and hope this doesn't come back to bite TH because when he faces any crisis in defence the same Glazers won't buy jack fir him.🤷🤦🤦🤦

Gam@U3

Bailly only left on loan to Marseille. He should work harder to convince them for his permanent purchase

Jones Dukeworth III

Shame. I'd sooner lose Maguire and Jones.

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Eric Bailly touches down in France ahead of Marseille medical

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