Five points behind leader Troyes, AS Saint-Étienne hopes to relaunch its season in Ligue 2 thanks to the winter transfer window.
What workforce for 2026? Currently second in Ligue 2, five points behind leader Troyes, AS Saint-Étienne intends to move up a gear during the second half of the season. To aim for direct advancement, owner Larry Tanenbaum seems ready to inject additional resources in order to strengthen the team and support the club’s ambitions.
With winter and the opening of the transfer window, the Forez club could be active in strengthening its ranks. According to the media
Green Peopleseveral players playing in Ligue 2 would be in the sights to bring new life and allow the team to aim for a more stable second part of the season.
The specialist site recently revealed the names of potential future Saint-Etienne recruits. Enzo Bardeli, on the USL Dunkerque side, appears to be the priority. Aged 24, the midfielder has established himself over the last two years in the North and is now attracting the attention of ambitious clubs in the Championship.
Attack, a priority
Another interesting profile at Dunkerque, Gessime Yassine, U20 world champion with Morocco, is a winger capable of making the difference. At just 20 years old, he has already signed six assists this season. Amine Boutrah, former Concarneau player and currently at Bastia, also constitutes an offensive option for ASSE.
Finally, Green People underlines that the Stéphanois could also strengthen in midfield. Rayan Touzghar, currently in Pau, could meet this need to solidify the heart of the Saint-Etienne game. With these tracks, Saint-Étienne hopes to prepare for a more competitive second part of the season and realize the ambitions displayed at the start of the championship.
