Eager to strengthen itself defensively, AS Saint-Etienne multiplies offensives on the transfer market.
Relegated to Ligue 2 to
last springAS Saint-Etienne has the intention of making the elevator. And to achieve this, the Forez club puts the small dishes in the big ones. The ambition of the Greens has been reflected since the start of the summer transfer window.
While management has assumed its desire to keep its most sides with a comeback in Ligue 1, AS Saint-Etienne continues to scrutinize the market to provide reinforcements capable of bringing immediate added value.
Horneland's Eyrik, enthusiasm of St. Etienne.
The post of right side defender is a fairly significant case: 2 snoring names have circulated in recent days, as if to send a signal to competition.
Joly, Johnston… or both?
To strengthen its defensive line, AS Saint-Etienne first set its sights on Paul Joly. The right side of AJ Auxerre was one of the best players in Ligue 2 two years ago. It therefore offers certain guarantees at this level.
But according to information from the team, ASSE would also target Max Johnston, defender of the Austrian club of SK Sturm Graz. The Greens could even pay a notable sum for this player linked to his club until 2027. Acotti international, Johnston has an even more cv than Joly. The club would not prohibit anything, including the possibility of recruiting the two players, since the Auxerrois can also evolve in the axis.
