If AS Saint-Etienne very quickly recruited this season by validating the arrivals of Chambost, Briançon and Giraudon, the Greens seem too little armed offensively. This is the future site of Laurent Batlles and Loïc Perrin.
It’s a secret for no one but the announcement of the group that took the direction of La Plagne today sounded like a reminder. The Greens clearly lack attacking options today. If JP Krasso has shown his potential, he seems to be on his way. This is also the case of D. Bouanga. As for Charles Abi, what about his level after a more than mixed year on loan to the EAG.
Loïc Perrin does not hide it, he wants a goalscorer. The criteria are defined. The Greens have clearly limited means. They mainly observe players who are free or able to free themselves from their contracts. Experience in France or even in Ligue 2 would also be a plus.
With these specifications, we went to observe which players could correspond to the profile drawn.
Nicolas De Preville
Attacker passed by Bordeaux and Metz, he is at the end of the contract on the side of the Moselle. If his preferential position remains in 9 and a half, he could bring his experience and his technique to the Saint-Etienne group. Aged 31, he is currently free to join the club of his choice. Able to also troubleshoot on the wings, his versatility could be a plus.
Stephane Bahoken
Probably one of the most coveted free scorers on this list. Aged 30, he will not extend his adventure in Angers. The Cameroonian striker fits perfectly with what the Greens are looking for. He is a complete attacker capable of finishing actions but also of playing with his back to goal or going deep. The former Strasbourg player seems in close contact with Turkish clubs. What makes the operation impossible?
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Irvin Cardona
Aged 24, this versatile striker belongs to Stade Brestois. While he has only one year of contract left, the player wants to find playing time. The player does not hide it and made it known in the columns of Dauphiné. Able to play in the center and on the wings, his versatility would be a real plus. However, it will be complex to convince the native of Nîmes to join Ligue 2. But if he does not find a way out by the end of August, why not stay on the lookout?
Kalifa Coulibaly
Free since July 1, the 30-year-old Malian striker has not extended with FC Nantes to date. If he had to settle for a supersub role with the Canaries, he participated in 21 Ligue 1 matches, including 9 starts. From the top of his 1.97m, he is able to take depth while providing a solid point of attachment in attack. According to the latest rumours, his name is frequently mentioned on the Turkish side. Sochaux seems to have inquired lately but the salary expectations were a priori too high. The lion cubs then set their sights on Ibrahim Sissoko with a better salary offer than the Greens…
Cheick Diabate
The 34-year-old Malian striker is currently free of any contract. After several exotic destinations (Emirates Club, Al-Gharafa SC) he would be willing to return to France. Experienced, this solid scorer of 1.94m scored in all the clubs where he played. 369 games for 185 goals in his career! A real darling of the Girondins de Bordeaux, he could bring his footballing and human qualities to a group that remains relatively young.
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