An uncertain context, unfavorable TV rights, limited finances… Le Havre must deal with various constraints during this summer transfer window. However, the oldest club, maintained in the elite of French football, is trying to take advantage of this summer window to shape the most competitive squad possible. After the departure of Luka Elsner to Stade de Reims and the recent arrival of Didier Digard on the Normandy bench, the Le Havre team has thus made several arrivals official.
In addition to the first professional contracts of Daren Mosengo (19 years old) and Paul Argney (18 years old), the Hacmens have thus got their hands on Ruben Londja (17 years old), a great Swiss hope, Ismaïl Bouneb (18 years old), an attacking midfielder by training, and Yanis Zouaoui (26 years old), who arrived from Martigues and has had a pretty crazy career. Yes, but after recruiting, Mathieu Bodmer and his teams also have to trim their numbers. With this in mind and according to our latest information, the HAC has thus received a first offer for Étienne Kinkoué.
Reflection in progress for Étienne Kinkoué
A 22-year-old central defender and considered one of the most promising players in his position, the Lyon native is coming off a season with 24 matches in all competitions and has not failed to attract attention to himself with more than convincing performances. Solid defensively, tough in duels and valuable in the air, the number 6 from Le Havre is already showing great maturity, despite his young age. A performance that logically arouses the covetousness of certain European clubs.
According to our indiscretions, the Ciel et Marine have, in this regard, a first offer from Hoffenheim, a resident of the Bundesliga. An offer of around 7 million euros (+ a bonus and a percentage on a possible resale). If exchanges have taken place between the two teams, the main person concerned is giving himself time to think and is waiting, at the same time, for offers from other clubs. It now remains to be seen who will be likely to position themselves for the 1m96 right-hander, who has played for Troyes, Inter and Olympiakos Le Piraeus…
