The ASSE is on the lookout for opportunities and it seems that Claude Puel and the Saint-Etienne recruiters have sniffed at OGC Nice for the summer transfer window.
ASSE inquired about Pierre Lees Melou
As ASSE look to strengthen themselves to aim for a European spot next season, OGC Nice wants to part ways with several players this summer, according to information from The team. The sports daily put Pierre Lees Melou on the list of players to transfer to the Gym in the offseason. According to the newspaper, the Riviera club hope to recover at least 5 million euros from the transfer of the midfielder. The source also indicated that AS Saint-Étienne has come to the news for No.8 des Aiglons. The Racing Club de Strasbourg is also interested in the services of the latter and this augurs a lot of competition between several clubs for the 28-year-old player, under contract in Nice until June 30, 2023.
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Pierre Lees Melou has been playing for OGC Nice since July 2017. He joined Jim Ratcliffe’s club thanks to a transfer from Dijon FCO for € 4m. According to Transfermarkt, its market value is now € 7m. This season, the native of Langon has played 33 maths in all competitions, including 29 in Ligue 1, 2 in the Coupe de France and 2 in the Europa League.
He scored 5 buses and delivered 2 assists. Thanks to his 151 cumulative matches in L1, Pierre Lees Melou could bring his experience in the midfield of ASSE if the Loire club manages to recruit him.