Nottingham Forest are eyeing a new attacking addition from Ligue 1 as Strasbourg brace for another potential high-profile summer departure.
Already very active in the summer transfer window, Strasbourg may still be in for some high-profile moves — and a significant financial boost — as their most valuable asset is reportedly attracting serious interest from England.
With €87m spent and over €50m recouped through player sales, Racing Club de Strasbourg have clearly moved on from a frustrating 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign. Now, the Alsace-based side are aiming to qualify for the Champions League next spring.
But who will help them get there? While several highly rated young players have arrived, manager Liam Rosenior has also lost two key starters — goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who has returned to England, and midfielder Habib Diarra. And there could be more departures to come.
Premier League move on the cards for Strasbourg's Dilane Bakwa
Strasbourg's most valuable player, 21-year-old winger Dilane Bakwa, is reportedly valued at around £25m. He could have left Alsace earlier in the window, with Italian side Como — coached by Cesc Fabregas — showing interest, but no deal materialised.
According to information shared by Mohamed Toubache-TER, the former Bordeaux man may now be on his way to Nottingham Forest, one of last season’s surprise packages in the Premier League. While his departure would be a blow for Strasbourg, the club could be in line for a significant payday.
This article was originally published on Daily Mercato.
