The lights are on in Graz, where Alidu Seidu has travelled with Rennes for their Europa League meeting with Sturm Graz, but the Ghana international could soon be heading south towards the Riviera. Nice have stepped up their pursuit of the 26-year-old defender after receiving financial approval from owners Ineos.
Seidu has emerged as Nice’s leading target following Antoine Mendy’s injury, which has pushed the club to seek defensive cover. The former Clermont player is now the subject of talks between Nice and Rennes over a loan deal that would include an option to buy.
Nice and Rennes discussing loan terms
The negotiations centre on the structure of the move, particularly how Seidu’s wages would be divided between the two clubs and the precise conditions attached to the purchase option. Nice’s sporting department had identified the Ghanaian as its preferred solution, and Ineos’ budgetary green light has allowed the discussions to move forward.
Seidu is understood to be receptive to joining Les Aiglons. His possible arrival on the Côte d’Azur is considered highly likely, although Rennes and Nice must still settle the final financial details before an agreement can be completed.
For now, Seidu remains part of the Rennes squad in Austria, with the Breton side due to face Sturm Graz at 21:00 on Wednesday in the Europa League. But Nice’s need is immediate after Mendy’s setback, and the defender’s next Ligue 1 stop may be Allianz Riviera.
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Nice Move Closer to Rennes Defender Alidu Seidu Loan Deal
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OGC Nice have opened talks with Rennes over a loan with an option to buy for Ghana defender Alidu Seidu after Antoine Mendy’s injury.
