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Girondins: Danylo Ignatenko ready to stay
So rare are the recruits of Gérard Lopez to have convinced on the side of Bordeaux, Danylo Ignatenko (23 years old) is still one of the good picks. Arrived from Shakthar Donetsk at the start of the special Ukraine – Russia Mercato, the midfielder sees himself staying in Gironde even in Ligue 2. In an interview with Football News, the player expressed his strong desire: “My future? Everything will depend on Bordeaux. If they want to buy me, exercise the option to buy, I’ll be very happy to stay. I want to play in Europe”.
AS Monaco: Mitchell tries the big Minamino coup in Liverpool!
With the sale of Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid, AS Monaco has significant cash to launch its Mercato. According to Foot Mercato, the club would be very interested in the idea of recovering the Japanese international from Liverpool Takumi Minamino (27 years old). Arrived in the winter of 2020 from RB Salzburg and tired of playing complementary players (10 goals, 1 assist in 24 games this season), the Japanese striker is not closed to a departure despite his two years of remaining contracts (2024). An offer of between 15 and 20 M€ is in the pipeline.
According to our Mercato specialist Ignazio Genuardi, the main competitor for ASM would be the Wolverhampton club, in advanced negotiations to sign him even if Paul Mitchell (English sporting director of Monaco) has not said his last word…
LOSC, SCO Angers: Matsima targeted
Chrislain Matsima is short of time in Monaco, as evidenced by his 7 small appearances in Ligue 1 this season. A situation that is not interested in the main interested party, who could decide to set sail for the summer transfer window. According to RMC Sport, the 20-year-old defender could be loaned to France next season. Several clubs would be qualified by the profile of the stopper of the ASM, in particular the LOSC and Angers while German formations would also be on the file.
Montpellier HSC: Maouassa arrives at the MHSC
Coveted by LOSC in Ligue 1, Faitout Maouassa (23) should join Montpellier HSC. According to L’Équipe, the current left-back of Club Brugge should be loaned in the coming days for one season, with no option to buy. The former Rennais, who has already exchanged with several executives of the Hérault workforce, was convinced by the opportunity to join the MHSC after a contrasting season in Belgium (9 games).
TFC: a nugget from Feyenoord and a Bosnian international targeted
On the lookout for good deals abroad, Toulouse FC (promoted to Ligue 1) would be in the running to recruit Dutch hopeful Marouan Azarkan (Feyenoord, 20) according to local media 1908.nl. On loan last season to Excelsior Rotterdam, the winger is coming off a successful season in the Eredivisie (13 goals, 11 assists including VAT). Excelsior would retain the conservative and FC Utrecht also showed up.
In Turkey, Téfécé is also in the running for Bosnian defensive midfielder Amir Hadziahmetovic (Konyaspor, 25). Under contract until June 2024, the interested party is also in the good papers of Udinese (Italian D1).
Clermont: an ex from OL and Rennes will sign!
Former OL and Stade Rennais player, Mehdi Zeffane (30) is very close to a return to Ligue 1. Free since leaving Yeni Malatyaspor (Turkish D1), the Algerian international could join the Clermont Foot according to Foot Mercato. The Auvergne club is looking for a new right-back with the official departure, at the end of the contract, of Akim Zedadka, who will join LOSC.
FC Lorient: a surprise jackpot thanks to Umut Bozok?
Coming out of a successful loan to Kasimpasa where he even finished top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig (20 goals, 7 decisive assists), Umut Bozok (25) will allow FC Lorient to make a nice gain. Kasimpasa failing to agree with the player’s entourage to exercise his purchase option at €1 million, the Hakes could recover between €4 and €5 million instead of the sum initially planned. All the biggest clubs in Turkey as well as formations in Spain and Italy are designated by the profile of the scorer under contract until June 2023 in Brittany.
Montpellier, Brest, Clermont… The Cardinal drives them all crazy!
Defender of SC Bastia in Ligue 2, Julien Le Cardinal (24 years old, under contract until June 2023) interests beautiful people in the elite. According to Foot Mercato, Montpellier, Brest and Clermont are all hot to recover the stopper in 35 games this season (2 goals, 2 assists). Paris FC, which has also made an offer, is also very hot. Case to follow.
OM: Monaco torpedoes the Danilo file
Tracked by Olympique de Marseille in the summer transfer window, Danilo definitely has his outfit for the beautiful world in Ligue 1. According to Sport, it is indeed AS Monaco who recently wanted news for the defensive midfielder of Palmeiras. The Principality club has already contacted the Brazilian player’s entourage and could get a head start on this file dear to Jorge Sampaoli.
FC Lorient: Mendes, Spain rather than Montpellier?
At the end of the contract with FC Lorient, Houboulang Mendes could take the tangent this summer. According to our transfer specialist, the full-back (or central defender) is particularly attracting strong interest from Almeria, who will be back in La Liga next season. The Spanish team wants the ex-Lavallois, who was recently cited on the side of Montpellier HSC.
At the end of the contract with #Lorientthe right side (or central defender) H.#Mendes arouse in particular the strong interest of#Almería, who will be back in La Liga next season. The Spanish team wants the ex-Lavallois, who was recently cited on the side of Montpellier. #Mercato
— Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) June 12, 2022