Monaco, Montpellier, Angers, Reims … Their needs displayed in the January Mercato
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Monaco
On the lookout for good opportunities as in each transfer window, the princely club is looking more particularly at the position of full-backs in anticipation of the departures of Caio Henrique and Djibril Sidibé (Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht and the Brazilian Vanderson are particularly followed). A priori, Aurélien Tchouaméni will not leave before the summer of 2022.
Montpellier
Recognizing that the economic factor would in any case be preponderant and that it should probably go to someone free, Olivier Dall’Oglio wants the arrival of an “additional side striker”. The names of Zinédine Ferhat (Nîmes) and Youcef Belaïli (free) come back with insistence but the economic parameter is a (real) concern.
Metz
After bringing in Jemerson as a joker, Frédéric Antonetti is still looking for at least one central defender. Especially with the CAN, he will be deprived of Dylan Bronn and Kiki Kouyaté. Jean-Armel Kana Biyik, who has been training with the team for several weeks, is an option. Without much means, the Garnets also look to a reinforcement in the heart of the game.
Reims
If Oscar Garcia wishes the arrival of a striker “capable of eliminating in one-on-one” and bringing “speed in front” to fill the departure (never really compensated) of Boulaye Dia, the Spaniard could come up against to the economic considerations of its leaders, satisfied with the outbreak over the last few weeks of Hugo Ekitike.
Lorient
To save the Hake, Christophe Pelissier was very clear: “Quantitatively, the group is light. Now there is an economic dimension that must be defined. On the transfer window, we have to think about one or two arrivals because otherwise we will find ourselves in difficulty again in March ”. A central defender and an offensive are expected.
Angers
Placed under the supervision of payroll and transfer benefits by the DNCG, the SCO will probably not recruit in the month of January. Some departures are desired to lower the wage bill (El-Melali, Bobichon, Thioub, Ninga, Bahoken). The door is not closed for an Angelo Fulgini sale. This must condition the expected signing of Nabil Bentaleb (ex-Tottenham and Schalke04, now free) who has been training at La Baumette for weeks.
Brest
Haris Belkebla’s departure from CAN pushes the SB29 to a little thought in the heart of the game. It is nevertheless possible that no alteration is identified in the workforce without departure. A possible sale of Romain Faivre in January can also pave the way for offensive recruitment.
Clermont
Pascal Gastien said it: the Auvergne club “will try to recruit one or two players”. “We want to strengthen ourselves. I do not want to upset the group but from what I see, I would like to bring a little freshness to the game of outside players ”. According to La Montagne, the priority goes to offensive profiles to support Mohamed Bayo.
Troyes
Not entirely satisfied with the responses of the current workforce available to Laurent Batlles, the City Group will be attentive to market opportunities. Adjustments are particularly possible in the heart of the game. On loan from Manchester City, Patrick Roberts should leave …
The Melting-Clubs Winter Mercato
What can happen in the Winter Mercato in Ligue 1? Corn! Football Club offers you a brief overview of nine top clubs. The clubs concerned: Monaco, Montpellier, Metz, Reims, Angers, Lorient, Brest, Clermont, Troyes.