Stade Rennais FC has revived its pursuit of Algerian international forward Mohamed Amoura, according to a report by Homme Du Match this week. This move comes as manager Franck Haise expresses doubts about the future of Eliezer Mayenda, who was signed this summer for a fee of 22 million euros.
The club is seeking additional tactical solutions on the wings and in the central striker position before the transfer window closes. Amoura, currently at German club VfL Wolfsburg, is also wanted by OGC Nice, Olympique Lyonnais, and Udinese. Nice is currently considered the frontrunner, with a medical visit already scheduled for the player.
Why Stade Rennais FC is seeking a new forward
The search for attacking reinforcement is driven by specific tactical needs and internal questions. Franck Haise has been training Eliezer Mayenda in a winger role, believing the central striker position is more difficult for the young player. Yet, Mayenda did not play a single minute in the recent match against PSG, a strong signal about his current status.
Florent Gautreau, quoted by Homme Du Match, "souligné des doutes sur les capacités de Mayenda à s’imposer dans l’équipe" (highlighted doubts about Mayenda's ability to establish himself in the team). These doubts are pushing the sporting direction to explore other options, despite the 22-million-euro investment made just weeks ago. The current state of the squad shows the club desires more depth and versatility in its offensive sector.
Who is Mohamed Amoura and who else wants him
Mohamed Amoura is a 26-year-old Algerian international striker under contract with VfL Wolfsburg. His profile interests several French and European clubs as the transfer deadline approaches. OGC Nice is currently best placed to sign him, having even planned the medical stage.
However, Olympique Lyonnais has shown interest in recent days, as has Italian side Udinese. This multi-club competition complicates Stade Rennais FC's task, as they must convince both the player and his current club within a tight timeframe. The team's performances, visible on our stats page, could be an argument to attract such a profile.
What is the future for Eliezer Mayenda
The potential arrival of Amoura or another forward directly questions Eliezer Mayenda's future at the club. Signed as a prospect for the future, his lack of playing time against PSG and the doubts expressed by the coaching staff create a delicate situation. Haise is testing him on the flank, but this conversion has not yet borne fruit in official matches.
The club may have to reconsider its summer recruitment strategy if Mayenda cannot establish himself quickly. His 22-million-euro cost represents a significant investment the club wants to see pay off on the pitch. The management of this situation will be revealing for the medium-term sporting planning, especially as the club holds a mid-table position in the standings.
How the transfer market affects sporting planning
The revival of the Amoura track illustrates the reactivity required at the end of the transfer window. Stade Rennais FC must assess whether a new attacking signing is essential or if internal solutions, like Mayenda, can meet the needs. Competition with Nice, Lyon, and Udinese makes any operation complex and potentially expensive.
This quest for an additional forward also shows that the current squad, despite its qualities, may lack variety for the season's objectives. The next decisions recorded on our transfers page will be decisive for the rest of the campaign. The club must move quickly with the window soon closing, while maintaining coherence in the playing project led by Franck Haise.
