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- Crystal Palace want to sign Matthis Abline from FC Nantes
- AS Monaco made a €15m offer but Nantes rejected it
- Nantes were relegated to Ligue 2 despite Abline scoring eight goals
- The French striker stayed at the club last summer because Nantes wanted €50m
- AS Roma and Paris FC are also interested in the 23-year-old
The summer transfer window has not opened yet. However, clubs are already making offers for Matthis Abline. The 23-year-old striker plays for FC Nantes.
Last year, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Paris FC tried to buy the Frenchman. Nantes asked for €50 million. The price was too high, so Abline stayed at the club.
This season has been difficult for Nantes. The team has been relegated to Ligue 2. Abline scored eight goals, but this was not enough to save the club.
AS Monaco saw an opportunity to buy the player. They offered €15 million without bonus payments. Nantes rejected this bid. The club still wants a high fee for their striker, even though they are now in the second division.
Several clubs are now interested in Abline. This competition will push the price up. Crystal Palace and AS Roma have joined the race. Paris FC may also make another attempt to sign the centre-forward.