The current mercato is marked by the arrival of great names in Monaco, but attention is also focused on the young talents of the club. Soungoutou Magassa, a midfielder and French international defender, recently attracted the interest of Nottingham Forest. This competition for young Monegasque nuggets is intensifying, several clubs realizing the importance of targeting these promising players. After the departure of Bouabré, Magassa could also leave Monaco, as Nottingham Forest had already submitted a first official offer to join its services. The English club is particularly interested in its versatility and potential, estimated at EUR 12 million. Other German and Italian clubs are also on the lookout, which could increase the price.

Along with these transfers, several players are at the end of the contract and are preparing for new adventures. Jean-Eudes Aholou, a loyal player in Ligue 1 since 2017, will join Umm Salal in Qatar. This Ivorian footballer, having worn the colours of several French clubs like Strasbourg, ASSE, Monaco and SCO d’Angers, will discover a foreign championship for the first time in his career. His departure marks a new trend in League 1, where many experienced players choose to pursue their career abroad, following the footsteps of Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler and Andy Delort, all of whom have moved to Umm Salal.

Jean-Eudes Aholou’s engagement with Umm Salal demonstrates the increasing appeal of the Qatari championship to former Ligue 1 players. This trend underscores the fluidity of the transfer market and the search for new opportunities by footballers. As the mercato is in full swing, it is clear that Monaco continues to be a pool of talent, while also being an attraction for experienced players looking for new challenges. Soungoutou Magassa’s future remains uncertain, but his potential and interest in Nottingham Forest make him a player to follow closely.