Eager to take advantage of this winter transfer window to strengthen themselves, the leaders of AS Saint-Etienne are ready to take out the checkbook. The Serbian press is talking about a transfer of a full-back worth 8 million euros.
It's no longer a secret: AS Saint-Etienne is sick. Despite the excitement surrounding his return to the elite of French football and his acquisition by Kilmer Sports during the off-season, the mayonnaise did not take hold. And that's the least we can say, since the Greens currently occupy the play-off place in the championship. Eirik Horneland's men are even the second worst attack and the second worst defense in Ligue 1. A state of affairs which pushes management to prepare the site during this winter transfer window. A few days before the market closes, ASSE has not yet recorded any recruits. Are Saint-Etienne leaders stepping back to jump better? Whatever happens, they are ready to put their hand in their pocket to speed up their recruitment by offering 8 million euros for a Serbian full-back.
ASSE puts its hand in its pocket
According to information from MozzartSport, AS Saint-Etienne is very close to acquiring the young Serbian right back Ognjen Mimovic. The local media claims that the negotiations are at a more advanced point. What is especially surprising is the amount mentioned for this operation. According to the revelations of the most popular sports media in Serbia, Ivan Gazidis has agreed to pay the 8 million euros requested by Red Star Belgrade, bonus included. At a time when the country's flagship club no longer has any chance of qualifying for the rest of the Champions League after its recent defeat against PSV Eindhoven, perhaps it will agree to part with its young talent.
-This season, Ognjen Mimovic is an essential part of the Belgrade squad. Author of 18 matches in all competitions since the start of the year, the 20-year-old right back has scored 1 goal and delivered 2 assists. For Red Star, a sale for 8 million euros is unexpected. Its market value is however estimated at 4ME by the specialized site Transfermarkt. In the meantime, things finally seem to be moving forward in Saint-Etienne. As a reminder, Ivan Cardona is also expected in Forez before the end of the January 2025 transfer window.
