Nantes is considering the acquisition of Maximiliano Caufriez, a Belgian defender currently on loan to Valence from Clermont. This interest has arisen following a serious injury to Nantes' player Nathan Zézé. Antoine Kombouaré, the coach of Nantes, reportedly appreciates Caufriez's profile, although he has had limited playing time at Valence, having only appeared in one match in La Liga since his loan move last summer. The interest was initially reported by the press in Belgium. Valence is open to ending the loan agreement, but Nantes would be required to cover Caufriez's full salary, which is regarded as excessively high. The deal is not finalized, and Nantes is also looking into other alternatives.