Posted on November 26, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. by Dan Marciano Coach of ASSE, Claude Puel hopes to welcome reinforcements in the form of a loan this winter. The club are even on the verge of signing the arrival of a defender who could be Joris Gnagnon. After a catastrophic start to the season which almost cost Claude Puel's place, the ASSE managed to rebel in the league. A red lantern time, the Saint-Etienne club remains on two consecutive victories and has managed to climb back to 19th place. The Greens did not get out of the mess, but showed resources that could allow them to get out of the relegation zone. However, the ASSE will have to face a major problem in January. Indeed, several essential players will have to leave Saint-Etienne in order to play in the next African Cup of Nations. True leader of the locker room, Wahbi Khazri is concerned, as are Denis Bouanga (Gabon), Saïdou Sow (Guinea), Harold Moukoudi e t Yvan Neyou (Cameroon) . Mahdi Camara and Zaydou Youssouf , courted respectively by The Gambia and the Comoros, could also make the decision to travel to the continent in Africa. Departures, which would have gone well Claude Puel . ASSE coach, Claude Puel will have to manage its workforce in the best possible way. To obtain more solutions, the technician hopes to see fresh blood arrive during the next winter transfer window, despite the enormous financial difficulties of his team. The arrival of players in the form of loans could be a solution for the Greens. “You know the deal. It is not fluctuating. If we can be active, it will be in the form of loans. If the DNCG gave us something positive, it rewards the good control of all the components of the club who work to clean up the accounts and have a virtuous project for ASSE. It is not a reward. It just means that it follows with a benevolent eye what we undertake ”announced Claude Puel at a press conference. And the technician has already identified several sectors to strengthen. As But Football Club explains, but also In Green and Against All, three reinforcements are expected in the Forez. ASSE would like to get their hands on a central defender, a right-back, but also a forward, obviously in the form of a loan. In addition, the Saint-Etienne club could decide to recruit players free of any contract like Joris Gnagnon. Free since his departure from Sevilla FC last September, the defender would be close to the Greens and could be the first winter recruit of Claude Puel . For its part, Peuple-Vert said a central defender, whose name has not been filtered, has already given his agreement to join ASSE . Could it be Joris Gnagnon ? Answer in a few weeks. While waiting for the winter transfer window, Claude Puel and his men have an appointment with PSG on Sunday with the hope of achieving a feat. 
“If we can be active, it will be in the form of loans”
Three recruits expected this winter
Mercato | Mercato – ASSE: Claude Puel is working hard to complete three nice moves at 0 € this winter!
