The transfer window will open in a little over a month and the first rumors concerning ASSE are already blooming. Our colleagues at Poteaux-carrés spotted an article in the Ivorian press according to which the Greens were offered Cédric Franck Don, young player from Hapoel Jerusalem.
In its quest for reinforcements for the winter transfer window, AS Saint-Étienne is exploring various avenues to strengthen itself and achieve its main objective: remaining in Ligue 1. According to information reported by the Ivorian site 225foot, the Greens are keeping a close eye on on Cédric Franck Don, a 20-year-old midfielder currently playing for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel.
A complete and versatile player
Cédric Franck Don recently distinguished himself with his remarkable performances in the Ivorian championship before joining Israel. Author of **4 goals in 9 matches**, the young Ivorian U17 international (3 caps) shines with his ability to recover balls while quickly projecting himself forward. His versatile profile is a major asset: although he is mainly used as a central midfielder, he can also play as an attacking midfielder or even a winger. A quality that could appeal to Saint-Etienne coach Olivier Dall'Oglio and the managers, always looking for solutions to energize the squad.
Urgent needs for maintenance
With a still fragile place in Ligue 1, ASSE must strengthen itself. The Greens coach expressed his wish to see at least three recruits arrive this winter, spread across all lines. The arrival of a young and promising player like Cédric Franck Don, capable of evolving in several registers, could therefore meet this requirement while being part of a long-term development logic.
Mercato: A measured bet for ASSE?
Although he plays in a less publicized championship, Don's profile seems to correspond to what Saint-Étienne is looking for. At just 800,000 euros, his market value is relatively accessible, especially for a player with such potential. However, his adaptation to the pace and intensity of Ligue 1 remains a key question.
With young talents like Zuriko Davitashvili, already rewarded this season, ASSE shows that it knows how to take advantage of market opportunities. If the club decides to bet on Don, it could be a low cost but high potential operation. It remains to be seen whether the leaders of ASSE have expressed a concrete interest or if it is a simple rumor like the transfer window regularly has in store for us.
