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ASSE has reportedly entered into discussions with Islam Slimani to discuss a possible arrival in Forez. But difficulties are to be expected for the Saint-Etienne club in this case.
The situation ofASSE becomes critical. The club coached by Claude Puel has not won a game since September 17 and a victory againstOM ofAndré Villas-Boas. The Saint-Etienne side remain on seven consecutive defeats and are only two points ahead of the FC Lorient, first relegation. The rejuvenation project Claude Puel does not seem to bear fruit and the club should take advantage of the winter transfer window to strengthen, especially in the offensive sector. As announced by 10 Sport exclusively on November 3, emissaries from theASSE traveled to Switzerland in order to see the benefits ofAiyegun Tosin (FC Zurich) and D’Arthur Cabral (FC Basel). But the Saint-Etienne club would like to bring experience in attack and one player stands out today in the minds of managers.
Contact established with Slimani
On November 16, The team announced that theASSE would target Islam slimani in view of the next winter transfer window. Saint-Etienne leaders hoped to reach an agreement with Leicester to welcome the 32-year-old. Information confirmed this Monday by Goal Football Club. The media indicates that Claude Puel would not take a dim view of the arrival of an offensive reinforcement and in particular that of Slimani. L’ASSE would have, in recent days, stepped up in this case and initiated contact with the player on loan last season atAS Monaco with the hope of attracting him in the next winter transfer window. In lack of playing time at Leicester, Islam Slimani would not be indifferent to the calls of Greens and could be persuaded to land in Saint-Etienne. But the task promises to be complicated for the leaders of Saint-Etienne.
ASSE in a delicate position
This folder Islam slimani promises to be tricky for theASSE, in the grip of great financial difficulties. As announced by 10 Sport, the Saint-Etienne club is looking for liquidity and must find 20M € to be able to balance its accounts. In other words, the transfer ofIslam slimani will certainly involve the departure of players. TheASSE could then decide to welcome the Algerian striker in the form of a loan, but the player’s remuneration could represent a major obstacle. Goal Football Club indicates that the attacker’s salary, € 380,000 per month, could dampen the enthusiasm of the Saint-Etienne club. Moreover, the leaders of theASSE will also have to succeed in convincing Slimani, which has no shortage of suitors. As announced by 10 Sport exclusively on November 22, theOL could attempt to recruit the member of Leicester in case of departure from Memphis depay and of Moussa Dembele next January. An interest confirmed by Goal Football Club. The folder Islam slimani should undoubtedly animate the next winter transfer window.