The AS Saint-Étienne actively mobilizes to strengthen its law sector, with a strong interest for Paul Joly of the AJ Auxerre. This track, confirmed by several sources, seems particularly promising, and the Stéphanois club is determined to conclude this acquisition before the resumption of Ligue 2. The situation of Yvann Maco, who is expected to leave the club shortly, motivates this search for reinforcement. Joly, 25-year-old right side, would be seduced by the Stéphanois project and the prospect of an increased playing time, despite a recent participation in a friendly match. The ASSE, aware of the estimated market value of the player of about 1.8 million euros, could step up its efforts in the coming weeks to reach an agreement.

Along with the Joly Trail, ASSE is exploring other options to fill the right side position, including ThiBauut Vaargas de Laval and Tony Strata d’Ajaccio. The name Giorgi Gocholeishvili was also mentioned. However, the club remains primarily attentive to new opportunities for this position. The main objective is to find a player capable of meeting the tactical and technical requirements of the Stéphanois collective. This research is intensifying all the more since the summer mercato is coming to an end and the club must act quickly to secure its reinforcements.

Benjamin Bouchouari’s situation, a middle of Moroccan land under contract until 2026, is also a topical subject. Several clubs, including Trabzonspor and Girona, have shown interest in the player. The ASSE, aware of the difficulty of retaining such a talent in the long term, envisages a significant sale to obtain a substantial transfer compensation. The club hopes to realize an added value on the player, whose market value could decrease in a year. Discussions with interested clubs are expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, and a sale may well take place before the end of the summer mercato.