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Birmingham City pursues Nantes winger Herba Guirassy amid Young Boys interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Birmingham City pursues Nantes winger Herba Guirassy amid Young Boys interest

Summary

Birmingham City is attempting to secure the signing of FC Nantes winger Herba Guirassy, 19, reportedly overshadowing the interest from Swiss side Young Boys. Guirassy has had a challenging season with Nantes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 last year after finishing bottom. He has made an active start in Ligue 2 this season, scoring once but the club has lost all three matches. Following their poor start, Nantes has sacked manager Michal Der Zakarian, appointing Grégory Poirier in his place. Talks between clubs regarding Guirassy's future are ongoing.

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By the Numbers

•Birmingham City aims to outbid Young Boys for Guirassy.
•Guirassy scored twice during his time in Ligue 1 with Nantes.
•Nantes is currently bottom of Ligue 2 after three losses.
•Nantes recently sacked manager Michal Der Zakarian.
•Discussions for Guirassy's transfer are still underway.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Birmingham City look to hijack Young Boys’ bid to sign Nantes’ Herba Guirassy

What they're saying

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Birmingham City are trying to hijack Young Boys’ attempts to sign FC Nantes winger Herba Guirassy (19), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. Guirassy accrued Ligue 1 experience at Nantes last...
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