RB Leipzig have entered discussions with FC Nantes over the possibility of a January transfer for Quentin Merlin (21), according to Foot Mercato. The French left-back is a target for the East German club in the winter window.
The French U21 international is in high demand with Napoli also reportedly interested in his services. Merlin’s entourage have also been in contact with PSG over a potential transfer. Lyon and Nice were interested in signing the defender in the summer but no move materialised.
However, the Nantes full-back has his sights on playing for his country at the Olympics in 2024 and that makes any potential transfer in the January window a complicated one. Leipzig are the most advanced club in the pursuit of Merlin having recently discussed the prospects of a move. Nantes asked for €10m in the summer but are likely to increase that price following the Frenchman’s impressive start to the season.
GFFN | Liam Wraith
