Saint-Etienne leaders are looking into the upcoming transfer window. Several avenues have emerged in recent days. After a right-back, it's the turn of a central attacking midfielder. A Scottish Championship player. Details.
An attacking midfielder for ASSE from the next transfer window?
According to information from Le Républicain Sportif: “AS Saint-Étienne, a historic French football club, is looking north, taking an interest in a talent playing in Scotland. Yan Dhanda, aged 25, is an English player who has stood out by his performances within the Heart of Midlothian team The attacking midfielder, whose contract with Heart of Midlothian runs until May 2027, is valued at a potential price of 1.5 million euros. an interesting opportunity for the Saint-Etienne club seeking to strengthen its workforce. Dhanda stood out this season for his technique and his playing intelligence. His small size does not prevent him from establishing himself as one of the revelations of the Scottish championship, thus drawing attention to his talents as a playmaker. .”
Who are you Yan Dhanda?
Yan Dhanda is an English footballer of Indian origin, known for his talent in midfield. Born on December 14, 1998 in Birmingham, he began his professional career at Liverpool before joining Swansea City, where he distinguished himself with his technical skills and creativity on the pitch. Dhanda is one of the few British players of South Asian descent to play professional football, and is often praised for his impact in the sport, inspiring many young people in his community.
Yan Dhanda started playing at a young age in Birmingham and quickly joined the West Bromwich Albion academy. He was noticed by Liverpool, who recruited him in 2013 when he was only 14 years old. At Liverpool, he progressed through the youth categories, working alongside high-level players and benefiting from the club's infrastructure and management. Although he did not break through to the first team, his time at Liverpool allowed him to lay a solid foundation and establish himself as a promising young player.
Professional career
In 2018, Dhanda signed with Welsh club Swansea City, who were then playing in the Championship, the English second division. This transfer represented the opportunity for him to obtain playing time in professional football. In his first match for Swansea, he scored a goal just a minute after coming on against Sheffield United, immediately showing his potential.
Over the seasons at Swansea, Dhanda alternated between attacking midfielder and winger positions, standing out for his vision of the game, his precise passing and his ability to create chances. However, competition and tactical choices sometimes limited him in terms of playing minutes. Despite this, he became a respected player among fans for his style and creativity.
Departure for Ross County in the 2022 transfer window
In 2022, Yan Dhanda made a bold decision to join Scottish Premiership club Ross County. This transfer was motivated by his desire to play more regularly and continue his progression. At Ross County, Dhanda found more stability and established himself in the team with his attacking play and vision, contributing to the club's performances. Last July, he signed for Heart of Midlothian FC (Scottish D1). He has scored one goal and provided one assist in 16 games played this season.
