OGC Nice targets Alidu Seidu as emergency defensive replacement

OGC Nice is exploring a recruitment move for Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu. The club seeks to utilize a special French football rule that permits teams to sign a 'joker' outside of the standard transfer window to cover for severe injury. This action follows an ACL injury sustained by Antoine Mendy during a recent draw against Le Mans. Seidu, who remains on the fringes of the Stade Rennais squad, is a priority candidate for the vacancy. The potential transfer hinges on budget approval from INEOS, the ownership group of OGC Nice. If the deal proceeds, the parties are expected to discuss a loan agreement that includes an option to purchase the defender, whose current contract is set to run until 2029.

• 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — OGC Nice consider ‘joker’ move for Rennes’ Alidu Seidu