The mercato is still open until 31 January and in Friday's traditional pre-match press conference, OM coach Didier Deschamps was asked about Lucho's future: "He's here, but we're in Marseille and we never know what could happen. But for now, he's here," he said.
The Marseille coach spoke in general terms about the January transfer window: "As we stand here, I don't think anyone will be leaving. As for the arrivals, the players at the Africa Cup of Nations will be back, at the very latest, by 12 February, so are we going to sign people for just two matches..."