Down on the offensive side, AS Saint-Étienne hopes to recruit a forward this winter. Interested in Islam Slimani, ASSE could see the Leicester City striker fly to a surprise destination.
ASSE looking for a striker
With 14 goals in 15 games, AS Saint-Étienne has one of the weakest attacks in Ligue 1. Which is why ASSE would like to offer an offensive reinforcement in the next transfer window. According to Goal Football Club, Claude Puel In particular, would like a “physically imposing” center-forward this winter. On this subject, Islam slimani, whose name is regularly associated with the Greens, seems to fill the boxes of the Castres technician. The Algerian striker also presents an interesting contractual situation. He is indeed at the end of his contract at Leicester City. The 32-year-old is not part of the plans to Brendan Rodgers. The British technician has only launched him once this season (19 minutes against Aston Villa, loss 0-1). Only, as noted Foot Mercato, the international striker (69 caps / 39 goals) is set to fly to a surprise destination.
Slimani to an exotic destination?
The online media indeed indicates that Islam Slimani could settle down in the Gulf where he would interest several clubs. The reason would be more economical. The attacker’s salary is a real obstacle for ASSE and its other contenders. Although he is at Leicester, the Algerian receives annual emoluments estimated at 3 million euros. An amount out of reach for Saint-Étienne and other European clubs interested in the striker.
By Angel A.