The 24-year-old midfielder is likely to leave Stade Geoffroy-Guichard which means that Les Verts are keen on signing the OGC Nice man this summer
Ligue 1 side, AS Saint-Etienne are keenly waiting for an exciting end to the current campaign as they strive for a place in the next season’s edition of UEFA Europa League. However, for Bakary Sako, the current campaign is most likely his last for the Rhone
side.
The 24-year-old is eying a new challenge, perhaps in the German Bundesliga. The Frenchman’s departure would be a big loss for Les Verts who will have to search for a good replacement come the summer transfer window.
And, L’Equipe claims that ASSE have already identified a player who could possibly replace the outgoing midfielder.
Reports claim that OGC Nice star, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anthony-Mounier-c6224 is the player, coach Christophe Galtier wants to sign when the transfer window opens.
Both Sakho and Mounier’s contracts end in June 2013 and both players are not really keen on renewing them. Nice know that they will struggle to keep hold of the 24-year-old former Lyon man.
This season, Mounier has scored eight goals for Les Aiglons this season and has played a big role in the club’s chances of survival in the Ligue 1. Currently, Nice are in 14th place in the Championnat and have accumulated 38 points.
Nice value Mounier at just 2 million Euros which will be very much affordable for Saint-Etienne who are bound to get ample amount of money for the sale of Bakary Sako.
On the Riviera, Mounier found playing time which he lacked at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130. Since that move which happened way back in 2009, Mounier has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in Ligue 1 and warrants a move to AS Saint-Etienne
where he will have more chances of one day playing for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
Furthermore, Mounier could prove to be an able replacement for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bakary-Sako-c7217 as both players have excellent stats when it comes to scoring goals from the midfield.
Nice will also have to pay Lyon 25% of the transfer fee for Mounier when the player is transferred to Saint-Etienne.
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