The 12 players that AS Monaco must target for this summer transfer window
While the summer transfer window is in full swing and AS Monaco has already been active in attracting Takumi Minamino, while also awaiting the possible signing of Breel Embolo, the editorial staff of 90min has decided to blow 12 other names to Monegasque leaders. An attractive and accessible cast.
He is certainly not the best known on this list, and yet Eduard Spertsyan is not the least talented of the players mentioned. New star of the Armenian national team, this attacking midfielder playing in Krasnodar is in the process of establishing himself among the best players in the Russian championship.
So much so that his club decided to sell him on only one condition: that the 22-year-old player join a European Big-5 club. Cited among the courtiers of the native of Stavropol, AS Monaco would embody a good challenge to help the footballer to launch his career definitively.
His performances on the side of Wolfsburg do not leave observers insensitive. At 23, Lukas Nmecha already embodies great promise and above all an ability to shine in all circumstances. Considered a mobile striker, the one who scored 8 times in 25 Bundesliga games last season could, like Boadu, bring speed to the Monegasque attack.
Nevertheless, Nmecha has a non-negligible cost. Indeed, the specialized site transfer market already estimates the German international at 18 M€.
It’s no secret that the brilliant and talented attacking midfielder of Zenit Saint-Petersburg is one of Olympique de Marseille’s targets for this summer transfer window. But given his characteristics, in his ability to dribble and strike in particular, the Brazilian could render great service to the Monegasques.
We can already imagine his combinations with Captain Wissam Ben Yedder, and that fills us with happiness.
In glaring lack of regularity at FC Barcelona, the right side Sergiño Dest struggles to establish himself as an indisputable in the eyes of his coach Xavi. Therefore, the idea of a departure does not seem impossible. This is good, the ASM has already been endowed with an interest in the American and has just released Djibril Sidibé, now at the end of the contract.
There is therefore a place on the right and everything indicates that Dest would represent a strong competitor for Aguilar or Vanderson.
With the departure of Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid, Monaco lost big. But the Principality club has no shortage of options to replace him. The first takes place in particular in Jordan Veretout. The former U20 world champion with the France team fills all the boxes to shine on the Rock.
Already because he has forged a great experience in Italy, but above all because the former Nantes player demonstrates obvious qualities in the use of the ball and his sense of placement in particular.
For his first season in Ligue 1, Amadou Onana has established himself as the nice surprise on the side of Lille. Uninhibited on the pitch, the midfielder displays an impressive palette and a natural talent in his offensive projections.
A forward-looking player with good speed, the Belgian is a very promising and modern box-to-box midfielder, offering a great option for the Principality club. Even if possible negotiations promised to be very difficult financially.
Admittedly, AS Monaco has a solid attacking contingent with Ben Yedder, Volland, Boadu and now also Minamino. But, the 3rd of the last Ligue 1 still lacks a real surface attacker, able to fight with the defenses, in the aerial duel in particular.
From then on, an obvious track is essential, the one leading to Youssef En-Nesyri. Disturbed by injuries in recent months, the Sevilla FC player now needs to revive to regain his former level. And on paper, the association with Ben Yedder looked particularly promising.
Having left for Leicester last summer having just won the title of French champion with Lille, Boubakary Soumaré had great ambitions for his arrival in England. Unfortunately, the Frenchman encountered some difficulties in adapting and suffered physical glitches.
The idea of a departure could therefore seduce him, and why not as part of a return to Ligue 1 to assess in a club as ambitious as ASM. With the departure of Tchouaméni, the native of Noisy-Le-Sec could play a big role in Monaco. To date, the Monegasque leaders considered him to be the ideal recruit.
His status as a free player, following his departure from Torino at the end of his contract, necessarily makes him a target of choice for all European clubs. And imagine that to believe the various rumors, Belotti is indeed in the sights of AS Monaco.
A great opportunity for Philippe Clément’s band, with a striker capable of scoring a lot of goals. As a symbol, the Italian has also shown himself as a hyper regular and reliable player in recent Serie A seasons. Like En-Nesyri, he could play a role of fulcrum and poison for opposing defenders .
Failed for several months, Tanguy Ndombélé is only a shadow of himself… A heartbreaking constant for a player with infinite qualities. Because having become undesirable on the side of Tottenham, the French international did not even manage to bounce back in the second half of last season during a loan to Olympique Lyonnais. So the trend is not good for the midfielder.
But given his talent, everything suggests that at 25, the native of Longjumeau can still revive. And what could be better for AS Monaco than to take a bet with a player full of personality to ensure the succession of Tchouaméni?
We talk about personality with Ndombélé. Here is another player who fulfills this criterion perfectly. Magnificent for two years with RC Lens, Seko Fofana shines with a thousand lights and shows incredible leadership qualities on the pitch, in addition to helping his teammates with his style of play. Like Tchouaméni, Fofana knows how to carry the ball, the transmit quickly and to any place.
But he also knows how to take responsibility for going up, hitting and scoring when his team needs it. So, of course, the track would promise to be paid for the Monegasques since Fofana is also of interest to OM or PSG, but on paper, Clément and his staff would have everything to gain by recovering such a player.
A target which was still unexpected a few weeks ago, but which could now be interested in the Monegasque club. Driven out by Paris Saint-Germain, who believe they no longer need a player of their profile, Idrissa Gueye will be available for transfer this summer. And obviously, the Senegalese have qualities likely to interest the ASM.
Excellent and valuable in the leather recovery process, the African champion could rake many balls and allow his teammates in the middle like Fofana or Golovin to project themselves even more. Undoubtedly, the club of the Principality will look into his profile.