FC Nantes is looking for a central defense reinforcement this winter and is exploring the possibility of acquiring Abakar Sylla from Strasbourg. Sylla was recruited for 20 million euros in 2023. Recently, he has been underutilized at Strasbourg, where coach Liam Rosenior prefers a Mamadou Sarr - Ismaël Doukouré partnership. There is speculation about a potential six-month loan to FC Nantes.