Bordeaux defender Souleymane Diawara is desperate to secure a move to Ligue 1 rivals Marseille.

The French clubs are currently in negotiations over the 30-year-old, with Les Girondins reportedly holding out for more than the five million euros OM are currently offering.

Diawara hopes everything is finalised as soon as possible.

"I've chosen, I want to go play at Marseille," the Senegal international told L'Equipe. "My heart and my head are already there.

"Who can refuse Marseille? They are a great club, ambitious, popular, with an exceptional set of fans and atmosphere.

"I am sure (coach) Laurent Blanc will understand. He went through several clubs in his career."

Diawara was a crucial part of Bordeaux's back four, helping his side keep seven clean sheets in their last 10 games, as they narrowly beat Marseille to the Ligue 1 title.