Report: Saint-Etienne Close To Signing Niang On Loan
M’Baye Niang is reportedly close to a loan move from Rennes to Saint-Etienne
Rennes striker M’Baye Niang is close to a loan move to Saint-Etienne, says L'Equipe.
According to the report, the two clubs have agree to the deal in principle, but are still negotiating the salary split for the 25-year old.
Saint-Etienne coach Claude Puel is said to have been in contact with Niang, who earns upwards of €250k ($294m) per month.
Niang has made just one appearance for Rennes this season, after scoring 15 goals in all competitions in 2019-20.