Engaged in a maintenance mission, Pascal Dupraz is counting on this winter transfer window to strengthen the membership of ASSE as he has acknowledged.
Pascal Dupraz expects 4 to 5 reinforcements at ASSE
Present at a press conference before the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Jura Sud, this Sunday, January 2, the coach of AS Saint-Étienne openly confided that he hopes for reinforcement in Forez in order to boost his group for the second part of the season. Then taking advantage of an interview with Eurosport, Pascal Dupraz was a bit talkative when revealing his expectations.
“We have defined orders of priority. We have to recruit. My hope and that of my leaders as well are four to five players. It will depend on finances, on how you spend. We have to strengthen the team in front, behind. Rebalance the team, ensure that there is more competitiveness and competition in this group ”, said the coach of the Saint-Etienne team. The successor of Claude Puel has also confirmed the interest of the Greens for a track in Ligue 1.
ASSE Mercato: Pascal Dupraz confirms for Zinedine Ferhat
At the end of the contract next June, Zinedine Ferhat is more than ever on the start of Nîmes Olympique this winter. Arrived freely in July 2019 from Le Havre AC, the attacking midfielder wants to take a step forward in his career. At 28, the Algerian international is announced on the shelves of Olympique de Marseille, Montpellier and FC Lorient, but Pascal Dupraz would like to convince him to come and take part in the thrilling mission of maintaining ASSE.
“If ASSE follows Ferhat?” Ferhat is one of the short-lists. Ferhat, at his true worth, is an interesting player. I must concentrate on the current squad which will play in the matches to come ”, explained the former Toulouse manager. However, the Greens and the other residents of Ligue 1 will have to be very convincing since Zinedine Ferhat would also like Celtic Glasgow. The current Scottish Championship runner-up is said to be keen to jump into action this winter.
To be continued…