AS Monaco Mercato: Committed to the preliminary rounds of the European Champions League, AS Monaco is eyeing a midfielder to develop.

AS Monaco Mercato: Philippe Clément still wants his midfield

Victorious (2-1) faces Strasbourg on Saturday August 6 in their inaugural match of the 2022-2023 season thanks to achievements from Sofiane Diop and Kreppin Diatta, AS Monaco want to play the leading roles this season in Ligue 1. Given its ambitions, the Principality club has strengthened since the start of the summer transfer window, in particular with the recruitment of Swiss international Breel Embolo from Borussia Mochengladbach for 12.5 million euros. Another flagship recruit from the Monegasque club during the off-season, Takumi Minamino. The 23-year-old South Korean winger arrives on the Rock from Liverpool.

However, the management of the Monegasque club is not yet satisfied and wants other arrivals, in particular that of the midfielder from Naples, Franck Zambo Anguissa. Under contract until 2026 with the Neapolitan club, the Cameroonian international (52 selections) would be in the sights of the champion of France, according to information from Foot Mercato. The Principality club have reportedly targeted the Yaoundé native as the ideal replacement for Aurélien Tchouameni who joined Real Madrid.

AS Monaco Mercato: Naples closes the door to Franck Zambo Anguissa

According to Foot Mercato, Franck Zambo Anguissa would have accepted the idea of ​​​​joining AS Monaco but encountered a categorical refusal from the leaders of Napoli in this case, from Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president. The latter judges the former player of Olympique de Marseille untransferable.

Author of 9 assists in 30 games in Serie A last season, Franck Zambo Anguissa participated in the qualification of his club for the European Champions League this season.

Admirable for fighting spirit, the Indomitable Lion rakes, recovers balls and also projects forward to bring added offensive value to his team.