Le Mans FC continues its summer transfer market. After already registering the arrivals of Louis Mafouta, Billal Brahimi, Yasser Larouci and Rayan Bamba, the promoted team in Ligue 1 is, according to our information, on the verge of signing Daouda Traoré. The 20-year-old midfielder from Southampton will be loaned for a season to the Sang et Or, with an option to buy that has not been leaked.

Aged 20, Traoré is expected in Sarthe on Monday. He comes from a second half of a season played at Bari, where Southampton had already loaned him. The final details of the operation are in the process of being finalized before the officialization of his arrival, expected at the beginning of the week. He should be able to play against UNFP on Saturday 8 August.

What's happening ?

Le Mans FC is about to sign Daouda Traoré, a 20-year-old midfielder from Southampton. The arrival is expected at the beginning of the week.

Why is this important for Le Mans FC ?

The arrival of Traoré will strengthen the midfield of Patrick Videira. The 20-year-old midfielder had already been loaned to Bari last season.

What comes next ?

The final details of the operation are in the process of being finalized before the officialization of his arrival. He should be able to play against UNFP on Saturday 8 August.

Le Mans FC is currently in 2nd position in the Ligue 2 table, with 62 points, 16 wins, 14 draws and 4 losses in 34 matches. The season has started with 50 goals scored and 31 goals conceded, for a goal difference of +19. The club is 5 points behind the leaders of Estac Troyes.