While ASSE has finally resolved to let Wesley Fofana go, the Greens already have a few names in mind for his central defense succession.
If the Greens, Claude Puel in the lead, have long assured that they do not want to hear about the departure of Wesley fofana, the latest offer made by Leicester has finally shaken the certainties of Saint-Etienne. Determined to recruit the native of Marseille, the Foxes have indeed returned with an offer of 40 million euros, bonus included. What to encourage theASSE to finally agree to let go of his young defender.
Five days before the end of the summer transfer window, the Forez club are not, however, caught off guard, as recruiters from Saint-Etienne have already considered his succession. According to Téléfoot, three players would be on the short-list of Saint-Etienne leaders: the young Bafodé Diakité (19 years old), who plays in Toulouse and for whom the Greens would be ready to pay 10 million euros, as well as Pape Abou Cissé (25 years old), who plays at Olympiakos and who is said to be on the shelves of several Ligue 1 clubs.
Another name mentioned, that of Malang Sarr (21), who joined, free, Chelsea after refusing to extend his contract with OGC Nice and that the Blues wish to lend so that he enjoys significant playing time . And Claude Puel knows him well from having seen him at work with the Aiglons youth teams while he was officiating at OGCN.