the 6 ideal recruits for Jorge Sampaoli

With two victories in Ligue 1 and qualification for the Coupe de France, Rennes completed a rather interesting month of December. While Nice and OM will be on the menu after the holidays, the Bretons hope to start their January transfer window with their feet on the floor. The Red and Black, who are looking for reinforcement by line, could lean towards the following profiles.

Arnau Tenas (PSG)

While their relationship was far from good at OM, Steve Mandanda and Jorge Sampaoli recently found themselves at Rennes. In a freezing climate. Who should push the former goalkeeper of the France team towards the exit as quickly as possible. To succeed him, the Rouge et Noir thought of Arnau Tenas. PSG's third goalkeeper lacks playing time, despite his Olympic champion title gleaned last summer with Spain. And why not?

Chancellor Mbemba (OM)

The indestructible captain of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chancel Mbemba has paradoxically still not played with OM this season. The fault lies with the arrival of a new coach, Roberto De Zerbi, and a serious dispute that occurred last summer. The former Porto player could bounce back in Ligue 1 this winter, and Stade Rennais would not be indifferent to his charm.

Gerson (Flamengo)

Former Sampaoli player for OM, will Gerson make his comeback in France in January? The Brazilian midfielder returned to the country almost two years ago to the day, in order to return to Flamengo. At 27, he could take on a new challenge and return to France. There is still a need for everyone to benefit.

Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray)

This is clearly one of the most persistent rumors in recent weeks. Hakim Ziyech, on the verge of signing for PSG not so long ago, will he finally discover Ligue 1 this winter? The Moroccan winger, not retained by Galatasaray, nevertheless benefits from a big salary, and has weakness in one knee. Enough to cool down the residents of Roazhon Park?

Erick Pulgar (Flamengo)

Another former protégé of Jorge Sampaoli, Erick Pulgar would be popular at Stade Rennais. The 30-year-old Chilean international defensive midfielder still has one year of contract to honor with Flamengo, alongside Gerson. But the player who played in Serie A and Turkey would not be against a new adventure abroad.

Alassane Pléa (Mönchengladbach)

Born in Lille, revealed in Lyon, what if Alassane Pléa made his big return home, to France, for the holidays? The 31-year-old center forward, who left Ligue 1 in 2018, has since played for Borussia Mönchengladbach. But according to several sources, his German adventure could quickly end. Enough to make Rennes happy, already there last summer?