French League leaders have targeted Caen frontman Steve Savidan as a direct replacement for the departing Brazilian Fred. Savidan,30, earned his first French cap earlier this season and has been very impressive in the league following his $6 million transfer to Caen from Valenciennes.

“We’ve been approached, now it’s up to the club to decide,” said
Savidan, who was playing third-division amateur football just four
seasons ago. “I’m not the sort of person to go banging on people’s
doors though - the decision will have to be made collectively.”

Meanwhile, Nancy have warned clubs off their young striker Issiar Dia. Dia,21, was instrumental in Nancy’s dream run last season and has continued his impressive displays. Dia’s game has earned comparisons to Nicolas Anelka and his game would be perfectly suited to the English League. But Nancy are not prepared to do any business even though they find themselves stuck in midtable mediocrity.