The France international has agreed personal terms with the reigning European champions, but the Principality club dismissed an opening offer worth €35 million.
RC Strasbourg Alsace are in advanced negotiations with FK Bodø/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen as they race to appoint a successor to Gary O’Neil before pre-season begins on 8 July.
Mainz 05 are in advanced negotiations to sign FC Metz captain Gauthier Hein. The Bundesliga side have submitted an offer for the 29-year-old attacker, who is expected to leave the relegated French club this summer.
FC Twente have opened discussions to sign Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Jeffrey De Lange, who previously played for the Dutch club between 2018 and 2022. The 28-year-old has made just ten appearances since joining Marseille from Go Ahead Eagles in 2024.
French coach Wilfried Nancy has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gary O’Neil at RC Strasbourg Alsace, with the Ligue 1 club aiming to complete the appointment before their squad reports for pre-season training on July 8th.
FC Metz have accepted a €7 million offer plus bonuses from Saudi Arabian club Al-Diraiyah for 20-year-old midfielder Alpha Touré. The Senegal youth international is now authorised to discuss personal terms with the Gulf club.
Toulouse FC are weighing up a move for Tawfik Bentayeb after the Moroccan’s 18 goals fired ESTAC Troyes to promotion, but FC Basel have already tabled a €2.8 million offer.
Romain Faivre has rejoined AJ Auxerre on loan from AFC Bournemouth for the 2026/27 season. The midfielder returns without a buy option after helping the Ligue 1 side secure top-flight survival last term.
Scottish striker Robbie Ure has attracted interest from three Ligue 1 clubs after netting 16 goals in 16 matches for IK Sirius this season. The 22-year-old leads the Swedish scoring charts.
Spain U21 striker Eliezer Mayenda has started a two-day medical with Rennes ahead of a €25m transfer from Sunderland. The 21-year-old is set to become the club’s third most expensive signing.