Talks between RC Strasbourg Alsace and CJ Egan-Riley (22) have intensified in recent hours, L’Équipe understands.
RCSA may have to reconstruct their defence for next season. Mamadou Sarr is set to join fellow BlueCo-owned side Chelsea. It is uncertain whether he will return to Strasbourg or remain with the Blues next season. Ismaël Doukouré will be allowed to leave the club this summer, and he, too, is attracting interest from Chelsea. Andrew Omobamidele is also expected to return to Nottingham Forest, following the expiry of his loan spell at the club.
Egan-Riley has been identified as a major target by Strasbourg. Clubs in England who have shown an interest in the defender believe that he will make the move abroad. He is a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Burnley. Currently on international duty with the England U21s, talks between Egan-Riley’s camp and Strasbourg have picked up pace and there is optimism that a deal can be quickly concluded.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle