Standard will once again be quite active during this transfer window. A quick overview of management’s objectives for the month of January.
This summer, the Standard had been one of the most active clubs in the elite: despite a particularly limited budget (600,000 euros spent), the Rouches had attracted 11 players, while letting 12 leave (not counting loans). Winter should once again be hectic, both in terms of departures and arrivals.
Without necessarily leading to the same figures as this summer, the transfer window has already started well behind the scenes. Regarding arrivals, Ibrahim Karamoko should be the first purchase, a personal agreement has, as reported by Sacha Tavolieri, already been found.
But that’s not all. According to our information, the Rouches are also targeting an attacking midfielder to bring the much sought-after creativity and an attacker with a fairly young profile, with the aim of integrating him this season as backup and develop it for the future.
Soufiane Benjdida could symbolize this sought-after mobile striker, he distinguished himself at the start of the season and is appreciated by Leko, but a certain division about him seems to reign within the club. He could therefore well look elsewhere this winter and is not the only one.
Departures to raise the necessary funds
We also know that Lucas Noubiat the end of his contract in six months, could be released this winter in order to receive training compensation as well as a percentage on resale, as also reported by Sacha Tavolieri. His case could be resolved thanks to the interest of a German club.
Still according to the same sources, Hakim Sahabo, also severely lacking in playing time, could relaunch in another Pro League club. Other products from the training center are also on the way.
It comes to us that the departure of Brahim Ghalidi is anticipated, just like that of Noah Makembo, at the heart of a situation that has become increasingly untenable in recent weeks.
Added to this is also the early end of the loan of Viktor Djukanovic who was never able to confirm all the hopes placed in him and the probable departure of Isaac Price, for whom interest came from Rangers and second English division could be used to bring in cash.
