AS Monaco is already working to strengthen its offensive sector. With one of the sure values of Ligue 1 in the sights.
It was flanked by the second attack of the elite that AS Monaco was able to lock the place of first runner-up to PSG this season. With 68 goals scored in 34 days – an average of two goals per match – the Principality club saw Akliouche (7 goals), Golovin (6 goals), Balogun (7 goals), Minamino (9 goals) and Ben Yedder (16 goals) stands out in front of the opposing goal. A certain firepower, supplemented by the less expected scores of Fofana (4 goals), Zakaria (4 goals) or Vanderson (3 goals). Not to mention the long-term absences of Embolo (1 goal) and Ben Seghir (2 goals) who would undoubtedly have participated more full-time.
However, we are seeking to further strengthen this offensive armada on the Rock. Especially since the most productive – Ben Yedder – could well have a change of scenery this summer as his contract expires. A prime target has already been identified by the Monegasque staff: the FC Metz scorer, on loan from Ajax Amsterdam, Georges Mikautadze.
OM also on the lookout
Author of 23 goals and eight assists during the previous season in Ligue 2, the Georgian international found a way to score 13 more (in addition to his four assists) as part of his half-season loan . A return with fanfare to Ligue 1 which has earned him much covetousness, in a favorable context moreover since the Lancers will not retain him at all costs.
In the 2024 off-season, Ajax spent 16 million euros to snatch their home scorer from the Garnets. A rating that remains valid to this day. According to RMC, talks are underway between ASM sporting director Thiago Scuro and his Amsterdam counterpart, who would like to scrounge up a few million from the operation. Adi Hütter, the coach of the red and whites, has yet to give his approval; the main person concerned, Georges Mikautadze, no longer needs to be convinced. Even if OM and Stade Rennais in particular would also be in the running.
