AS Saint-Étienne hopes to play a major role next season in Ligue 2. To strengthen their squad, the Greens have set their sights on Sohaib Naïr, a solid central defender from Guingamp. AS Saint-Étienne came close to promotion to Ligue 1 last season and does not intend to let another opportunity slip away. The Stéphanois leaders know that the summer transfer market will be crucial. Several key players are expected to leave, and the club will have to make good deals to remain competitive. Sohaib Naïr, 24, is still in the good books of the Stéphanois leaders. AS Saint-Etienne had already tried to recruit him during the last winter transfer market, without succeeding in convincing En Avant Guingamp to let him leave due to his status. To secure the services of the Saint-Denis native, the Geoffroy-Guichard residents will have to spend at least 2 million euros. A relatively small investment that could allow the Greens to strengthen a defensive sector that is essential in the race for promotion. The Sohaib Naïr file could accelerate in the coming weeks. The Algerian international would thus have a great opportunity to take a major step in his career. On the other hand, AS Saint-Étienne wants to quickly outline the contours of its future squad. Ian Cathro, the new Stéphanois coach, has high ambitions for the upcoming season. The Greens' transfer market has just begun, and other movements are expected in the Forez. Faced with competition that is expected to be particularly strong in Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne will have to send strong signals to assert its ambitions of returning to the elite of French football. And with the possible arrival of Sohaib Naïr, the Greens could have a major asset for the upcoming season. Sohaib Naïr has already shown his qualities in Ligue 2 with Guingamp, and his experience could be valuable for AS Saint-Étienne. The Stéphanois supporters are eagerly awaiting the club's next announcements, and the arrival of Sohaib Naïr could be a positive sign for the upcoming season. The club will now have to convince the player and his current club to finalize the transfer. But with the ambition shown by Ian Cathro, the Greens could have the means to achieve their ambitions. And with Sohaib Naïr, they could have a quality defender to help them achieve their goals. The transfer window is open, and AS Saint-Étienne is ready to make its moves. With Sohaib Naïr, the Greens could have a strong defense to support their attack. The upcoming season is expected to be exciting for AS Saint-Étienne, and the possible arrival of Sohaib Naïr is a major factor in this excitement.