Double swoop by Marseille

"Midfielder Boudewijn Zenden is a Marseille player," read a statement. "The Holland international this afternoon joined OM for two years. The man nicknamed 'Bolo' will wear number 10."

Then later in the day it was revealed that Cisse would be signing a permanent deal with the club he spent last season on loan with, although the deal has only been 'agreed in principle' according to press reports.