Only one week remains in this transfer window. The day after the draw against Lorient, the team still needs reinforcements. The Gym should notably register an arrival that will please supporters. Like every Sunday, we recap what you shouldn’t have missed this week.
In search of an attacking asset and a replacement for Laurent Abergel, who is injured, OGC Nice officially announced this week the arrivals of Nathan Ngoumou and Axel Witsel.
Other good news, this time concerning the summer soap opera on the Nice side. The return of Elye Wahi should materialize very soon according to RMC. The attacker would commit to Nice again in the form of a one-year loan, this time with a purchase option set at 15 million euros. OGC Nice would cover 100% of his salary. His medical examination would already be scheduled for this Monday.
The search for funds continues
Still seeking liquidity, the Gym allegedly offered Sofiane Diop a one-year extension with a salary cut, designed to spread out the current one. An offer that the Moroccan winger allegedly politely refused. A departure is not ruled out if a sufficient offer were to come forward.
Terem Moffi will join Hamburg for €2M + €500,000 in bonuses. The Nigerian striker, who had signed for €30M in winter 2023, had his last Nice season marked by off-field issues.
The two midfielders Salis Abdul Samed and Hicham Boudaoui remain pushed towards the exit. The Algerian international allegedly attracted the attention of Olympique de Marseille, to anticipate potential departures in its midfield.
A midfielder and striker hoped for
In the event of a departure by Abdul Samed or Hicham Boudaoui, Nice would have already targeted Nantes’ Johann Lepenant to strengthen the midfield, according to information from Foot Mercato. The 23-year-old player participated in FC Nantes’ first three matches in Ligue 2 this season.
In search of another striker in addition to Elye Wahi, one name is being closely followed, still according to Foot Mercato: that of Jocelin Ta Bi, a 21-year-old winger playing for Sunderland. The Eagles would be in competition with Lyon, Le Havre, Lorient and several English clubs to welcome the Ivorian on loan. The Black Cats are currently closing the door, although the situation could evolve by September 1st.
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