Lorient is interested in signing Arafat Doumbia, who is a promising young Ivorian international currently playing for CR Belouizdad in Algeria. The French club is among the European teams closely monitoring his progress. However, Lorient faces stiff competition from other clubs, including Nancy from France and Espérance de Tunis from Tunisia, who are also keen on acquiring the talented 20-year-old midfielder. Despite the competition, Lorient remains hopeful in securing Doumbia's transfer, recognizing his impressive performances in both the Algerian league and the CAF Champions League.