CoachASSE, but also former manager of Leicester City, Claude Puel wanted to bring Islam slimani among the Greens this winter. But the Algerian striker is heading straight for OL where he is announced for a medical examination on Tuesday.
ASSE: Claude Puel doubled by OL on Islam Slimani
Claude Puel went out of his way to attract Islam Slimani (32) to ASSE. The latter is a center forward that he had under his command at Leicester City during the 2017-2018 season, precisely between October 2017 and January 2018 before his loans to Newcastle (January to May 2018), then to Fenerbahçe in August. 2018. Returning to the Foxes after a successful season (2019-2020) at AS Monaco, the Algerian international is going through difficult times at Leicester City. Having only played 19 minutes this season, he is expected to terminate his contract, which expires in June 2021, in order to join OL freely. According to Sky Sport Italy, Lyon is expected to undergo the traditional medical examination, before signing his new contract, the duration of which should be a season and a half. The Rhone club went on the offensive for Islam Slimani, to take the place of Moussa Dembele pending transfer toAtlético Madrid. Olympique Lyonnais will thus overtake their enemy AS Saint-Étienne, who are looking for a goalscorer this winter, to try to climb back up in the Ligue 1 standings.
Mostafa Mohamed on approach to AS Saint-Étienne
As a reminder, ASSE suffered a first setback from OGC Nice, this winter, in the case William saliba. However, the Greens are on the right track for another African striker, specifically the Egyptian Mostafa Mohamed. The Zamalek SC striker should engage with ASSE, barring a last minute turnaround. According to the president of the Cairo club, Mortada Mansour on SportFM, “The two clubs have come to an agreement and Mostafa Mohamed (23 years old) is determined to join AS Saint-Étienne ”. A long-awaited first arrival in the transfer window.
By ALEXIS