Moroccan international Naif Aguerd, defender of West Ham United, has refused to accompany his team's delegation to Nottingham, where they face Nottingham Forest today, Sunday, in the third round of the Premier League.

Aguerd's decision has intensified speculation about his future, as he has expressed a clear desire to leave the London club and pursue a new experience, especially given the strong offers he has received from Olympique Marseille and Sunderland.

According to French media reports, the sporting director of Marseille, former Moroccan international Mehdi Benatia, played a crucial role in convincing Aguerd to join the southern team, as the latter seeks to strengthen its defense with an experienced player from the Premier League and the Europa League.

The next few hours of the summer transfer window are crucial in determining the destination of the Moroccan defender, who is close to leaving West Ham after a period that has not been without challenges.