ASSE hopes to recruit three to four players during this transfer window. Baptiste Santamaria is the priority in midfield and this reinforcement could be added to that of a French central defender playing in the United States.
After a difficult first part of the season, AS Saint-Etienne decided to change things in order to give themselves every chance of remaining in Ligue 1. Kilmer Sport first made the decision to dismiss Olivier Dall'Oglio, thanked and replaced by Eirik Horneland. The Norwegian technician received some guarantees from his management to strengthen the squad during the month of January. Three to four recruits are hoped for, particularly in midfield and defense. Baptiste Santamaria has a good chance of joining Forez from Stade Rennais, and the former Angevin could quickly be imitated by a French defender playing in the United States.
ASSE falls for Adilson Malanda
And for good reason, the site Green People reveals that Saint-Etienne leaders are seriously looking into Adilson Malanda, a 23-year-old central defender who is currently playing in Charlotte in Major League Soccer. Considered one of the best players in his position in the United States, he is at the top of ASSE's list among the priorities for the winter transfer window. The interest of the Greens is real, but so is the competition. In great difficulty in the Premier League this season, Leicester are desperate to strengthen themselves in central defense.
The Foxes, who are particularly interested in Chancel Mbemba and Lilian Brassier (OM) also have an eye on Malanda's situation. AS Saint-Etienne will therefore have a lot to do but believes in its chances in this matter. In addition to a central defender (Malanda) and a midfielder (Santamaria), the ASSE leaders also hope to bring in a winger and why not a center forward in the event of a very good opportunity. Enough to satisfy Eirik Horneland, who will however wait to see the recruits arrive at Etrat before uncorking the champagne.
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