Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Wednesday December 25, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.
Engaged in a fierce fight to maintain its place in Ligue 1, FC Nantes, currently 14th in the championship, hopes to take advantage of the winter transfer market to strengthen its ranks.
With only one point ahead of the red zone, the Loire club is multiplying avenues to attract experienced players capable of relaunching a delicate season. Among the names targeted by Nantes leaders, that of Cengiz Ünder stands out, according to the Turkish press. The striker, who played for Olympique de Marseille and is currently struggling at Fenerbahçe, could represent a major recruit for FC Nantes.
Arriving in Istanbul in 2023 for a check for 15 million euros, Cengiz Ünder has little playing time this season and it is logical that his name has been associated with a departure for several weeks. His disappointing performance which quickly pushed him onto the transfer market, despite a contract running until 2027.
Nantes wants to recruit Cengiz Under on loan
Cengiz Ünder, however, maintains a good rating on the market. With an estimated market value of 7.5 million euros, his profile interests several clubs, including Nantes, which would favor a loan formula. A financially reasonable approach for the Canaries, keen to limit risks in a tense economic context. It now remains to be seen whether the various parties involved will be able to find common ground in the coming weeks.
For FC Nantes, the arrival of a player of the caliber of Cengiz Ünder would bring undeniable added value. Known for his speed, explosiveness and international experience, the Turk could energize an attack lacking solutions. However, attracting the former Marseillais will not be an easy task. The player could hesitate to join a club fighting for his maintenance, and the competition from other interested teams further complicates the negotiations.
