Winter is approaching, and with it, the traditional winter transfer window which enlivens professional football every season. This year again, AS Saint-Étienne could well be active on the transfer market, and a new lead is emerging: Timothé Nkada, the Rodez AF striker, would be in the sights of ASSE, according to local media Center Aveyron Press.
An attractive profile for ASSE?
Recruited this summer by Rodez from FC Koper (Slovenia) in August 2024, Timothé Nkada quickly became one of the architects of the good dynamics of the Aveyron club in Ligue 2. With his playing intelligence and his sense of goal, he carries a team currently 12th in the standings, undefeated for six games. At just 25 years old, Nkada seems to have reached a milestone in his career, naturally attracting the attention of elite clubs, such as AS Saint-Étienne, but also Le Havre, Nantes, and his former club, Stade de Reims.
For ASSE, which is seeking to regain its former glory in Ligue 1, the arrival of an attacker with a mobile and efficient profile could be a response to offensive needs. The Stéphanois club, play-off in League 1, has sometimes sinned in finishing or in animation this season. Nkada could therefore be an interesting recruit to complete an offensive sector in search of depth.
A unique trajectory rich in experiences
Trained at Stade Rennais, Timothé Nkada has had a career marked by many twists and turns. Having played at Stade de Reims, Aalborg BK (Denmark), and several other clubs, he sometimes had to settle for a role in the background, before truly establishing himself in Slovenia, at FC Koper. This is where his performances caught the eye of Rodez AF, who did not hesitate to bet on him this summer. Since then, Nkada has continued to confirm his potential, displaying impressive statistics and an offensive leadership role. 12 tenures, 7 achievements!
Despite his contract running until 2027 with Rodez, the growing interest from more upscale clubs could push the striker to take a new step. However, Rodez will not sell out his striker. Especially since the investment made to recruit him this summer shows the club's desire to build around him.
The interest of the Greens: a rumor or a real possibility?
At this stage, it is difficult to confirm ASSE's concrete interest in Timothé Nkada. According to Center Presse Aveyron, several requests for information were sent to Rodez concerning the attacker, without the precise identity of the clubs concerned being revealed. However, the rumor seems plausible: Saint-Étienne has an ambitious sporting project, aiming to remain in Ligue 1. In addition, Nkada's profile, versatile and mobile, corresponds to the expectations of the Saint-Etienne club.
It remains to be seen whether the Greens will prove sufficiently convincing to snatch the player from Rodez this winter. The possible transfer could exceed one million euros, a significant sum for a club undergoing reconstruction like ASSE. But if the club succeeds, Nkada could become a new offensive solution for Olivier Dal'Oglio.
One thing is certain: the winter transfer window promises to be lively for ASSE.
