Transfer market: Lorient hopes for Areola

World champion in Lorient? Les Merlus, busy looking for a centre-forward and centre-forward, is also looking for a goalkeeper who can handle the ambition in the second part of the season. According to information from the Team, which we can confirm, the Morbihan club have targeted Alphonse Areola.

Lorient FC, who lost their Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo for several months, sent West Ham an offer for a six-month loan for the international goalkeeper (5 matches) missed by PSG. Since joining the Hammers a year and a half ago, Francilien, who started football with the Little Angels, has served as an understudy. This season he has only been able to play two Premier League matches and six Europa League conference matches.

Even if the case may seem complicated due to Areola’s reward, the Loic Feri club can find a financial package. And the prospect of getting playing time for the West Ham goalkeeper is interesting. This would make him a worthy candidate for the Blues’ next training camp in March. The date is all the more important as the cards in the French hierarchy will be shuffled after the retirements of Hugo Lloris and Steve Mandanda. And the future number one Mike Menyan, who suffered a left shin injury for several months, has not yet returned to the competition.

Moffi leaves for OM

In addition, the 2nd top scorer in L1, Terem Moffi (12 goals), is under the supervision of OM, who has agreed with Lorient FC for a transfer of 15 million euros plus bonuses and the transfer of Bamba Dieng. The Nigerian striker has still been leaning towards Nice in recent days, but that could change.