In search of defensive reinforcement, AS Saint-Etienne officials are said to be close to completing the arrival of Simon Deli.
Looking for a successor to Wesley fofana, after the latter’s departure from Leicester city, the Forez club has activated several avenues in order to strengthen the central hinge of Claude Puel. Crushed by Olympique Lyonnais (0-5), this weekend in the Cauldron, the Greens are now obliged to recruit a new defender in the winter transfer market.
Simon Deli prefers Ligue 1
Having no room for maneuver in the Mostafa Mohamed case, the Saint-Etienne management will be able to concentrate on the quest for defensive reinforcement. According to information from Goal Football Club, Saint Etienne would be close to reaching an agreement with the Belgians of Club Brugge for the dry loan, without option to buy, of the central defender, Simon deli.
In lack of playing time within the formation of Jupiler Pro League, the 29-year-old wants to revive during the second part of the season. In the sights of several Ligue 1 clubs as well as Süper Lig (Turkey), the Ivorian favors a start towards the French league.
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