{
  "id": 4930907,
  "title": "Monaco could sign OGC Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui in ‘joker’ deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/monaco-could-sign-ogc-nices-hicham-boudaoui-in-joker-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T20:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/monaco-could-sign-ogc-nice-202000464.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Monaco may be on the verge of signing OGC Nice midfielder Hicham Boudaoui in a last-minute 'joker' deal. The transfer deadline day proved challenging for the Principality club, as their plans hinged on Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton falling through. Balogun's departure has left only three non-EU spots available in Monaco's squad, forcing them to explore alternative options. According to L'Équipe, Monaco could leverage a loophole within French transfer regulations to sign Boudaoui. The Algerian could join the club on a loan deal with the potential for a purchase option.",
  "summary": "AS Monaco have had a difficult transfer deadline day. Their plans were predicated upon Folarin Balogun completing a move to Everton. A fee had been agreed, as had personal terms, however, RMC Sport ha...",
  "key_points": [
    "Monaco may sign OGC Nice's Hicham Boudaoui in a last-minute deal.",
    "Transfer deadline day left Monaco with only three non-EU spots available.",
    "Boudaoui could join Monaco on a loan deal with potential purchase option."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}