Marseille interested in Hearts and Scotland defenderOlympique de Marseille are interested in Hearts and Scotland U19 defender Alfie Osborne (17), according to a report fromFoot Mercato.Whilst it is unclear in which European competition Marseille will compete next season, the club are already preparing their transfer window. They nonetheless do so without a sporting director. Medhi Benatia will leave, as confirmed by their owner, Frank McCourt, with form AS Monaco and Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell linked with replacing the Moroccan.Regardless, OM are interested in one of the biggest prospects in Scottish football. Osborne has yet to make his senior debut for Hearts, but he has impressed in the youth set-up, whilst he has also captained Scotlands U19s side.His contract with Hearts expires this summer and he is now attracting interest from clubs across Europe, including fromLes Phocens.OM would still have to pay a fee of 220,000, despite the expiring contract, due to his age.GFFN | Luke Entwistle