A wildfire that reached Marseille has been pushed back but remains active. The mayor of France's second-largest city says that overall the fire is receding on Wednesday.

Olympique de Marseille are exploring the possibility of bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36) back to the club this summer – with the approval of head coach Roberto De Zerbi, according to

A wildfire threatening the outskirts of Marseille, France's second most populous city, was being fanned on Tuesday by a "Mistral" wind with gusts reaching 70 kph (43 mph).

Wildfire smoke blanketed the hills as the flames spread in Marseille, France. Footage shows haze from the burning fields blanketing the La Bricarde neighbourhood in the 15th arrondissement on July 9.

Valentin Rongier (30) has entered the final year of his contract at Olympique de Marseille, and contract negotiations appear to have stalled, as per information from L’Équipe. The French outlet