Football: Premiership duo eye French Ace

Marseille midfielder Mathieu Flamini is to meet with coach Jose Anigo to discuss his future with two Premiership sides believed to be on his trail.

The 20-year-old impressed during l'OM's fabulous European campaign last season but has still to sign his first professional contract at Stade Velodrome.

It is understood that Flamini wants a decent pay rise from his current club, aware he could earn a substantial wage increase by heading for England.

Informed French sources claim Charlton Athletic have joined Everton in the pursuit of the talented youngster.

Alan Curbishley's Londoners are in their strongest ever position in the transfer market after banking a transfer fund from the sale of Scott Parker to Chelsea in January.

The meeting with Anigo next week will go a long way to deciding Flamini's future and his suitors will be awaiting developments with keen interest.

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[Edited on 8/7/04 by TRD]