News

Ligue 1 clubs Lille, OGC Nice lock horns in transfer battle for 57-cap Super Eagles star

The two French top-flight clubs are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of next campaign

Nigerian international and FC Nantes winger, Moses Simon, has caught the attention of LOSC and OGC Nice, as both clubs contemplate a potential move for the player, Soccernet.ng reports.

With just one year left on his contract, Simon is among the candidates likely to depart FC Nantes this summer.

And according to L’Equipe, OGC Nice and Lille have emerged as potential suitors for the winger, indicating their interest in acquiring his services.

To part ways with their valuable winger, FC Nantes are reportedly seeking a transfer fee in the range of €4 to €5 million. Per Transfermarkt, Simon presently has a market value of €9 million.

Moses Simon joined Nantes in 2019, initially on a year-long loan from Levante.

However, his impressive performances convinced the club to secure his services permanently in 2020, with Nantes paying Levante €5 million for the transfer.

Simon played a vital role in Nantes’ triumphant campaign in the Coupe de France last year, which marked the club’s first significant title in 21 years.

In the recently concluded season, the 27-year-old contributed five goals and four assists across 34 Ligue 1 matches, aiding Nantes in narrowly avoiding relegation. The team finished 16th out of the 20 competing teams.

Before his time at FC Nantes, Moses Simon had stints at Ajax, AS Trencin, and KAA Gent, followed by his move to Levante in 2018.

Notably, he achieved great success at Gent, where his exceptional performance was pivotal in securing a Belgian Pro League and Belgian Super Cup double in 2015.

On the international stage, Simon has been a regular for Nigeria’s Super Eagles since his debut in May 2015. With 57 appearances for his country, he has netted eight goals, solidifying his status as a key player for the national team.

As the summer transfer window approaches, the future of Moses Simon remains uncertain, with Lille and Nice weighing their options and considering the Nigerian striker as a potential addition to their squads.

This post was last modified on June 14, 2023 1:17 pm

Imhons Erons

Share
Published by
Imhons Erons

Recent Posts

Osimhen: Napoli star drops transfer hint as Man United and Chelsea prepare €75 million bid

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen has sparked transfer speculation with a new comment about his future,… Read More

9 hours ago

Ghana 0-0 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles grab first-leg advantage in Accra against Black Galaxies

Nigeria forced Ghana to a goalless draw in the first leg of the qualifying playoff… Read More

10 hours ago

What Hakimi’s mother said after her son lost the CAF POTY Award to Lookman

Achraf Hakimi's mother, Saida Mouh, has revealed her son has moved on from the disappointment… Read More

10 hours ago

“I see similarities with Leicester” – Ex-Barcelona striker backs Ola Aina’s Nott’m Forest to win EPL title

Former Barcelona and England striker, Gary Lineker, has backed Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina's Nottingham… Read More

10 hours ago

Two Premier League clubs ready to meet Napoli’s €75m asking price for Victor Osimhen

Two English Premier League sides, Manchester United and Chelsea, are prepared to meet Napoli's €75m… Read More

11 hours ago

Tolu Arokodare surpasses Stephen Keshi’s mark in Belgium as Genk humble Anderlecht

Tolu Arokodare delivered a man-of-the-match performance to inspire KRC Genk to a convincing 2-0 win… Read More

12 hours ago