{
  "id": 6747773,
  "title": "OGC Nice consider ‘joker’ move for Rennes’ Alidu Seidu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ogc-nice-consider-joker-move-for-rennes-alidu-seidu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ogc-nice-consider-joker-move-110500356.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OGC Nice are reportedly eyeing Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu, despite the French transfer window closing on September 1st. The North African international, 26 years old, is being considered as a \"joker\" option by the Côte d'Azur club, following Antoine Mendy's ACL injury. This injury, sustained during Rennes' match against Le Mans, creates an opportunity for Nice to sign a player with a severe squad injury. Seidu, currently on the fringes at Rennes, has become a priority target for the Nice management. The club is awaiting confirmation of their budget from owners INEOS before finalizing any move. A loan deal with a buy option is being considered, according to L'Équipe.",
  "summary": "OGC Nice are considering a move for Stade Rennais defender Alidu Seidu (26), according to a report from L’Équipe.Rules in France would permit the recruitment of the Ghana international, despite the...",
  "key_points": [
    "OGC Nice targeting Rennes' Alidu Seidu as potential 'joker' transfer.",
    "26-year-old defender Seidu considered due to Antoine Mendy's ACL injury.",
    "Club awaits budget confirmation from INEOS before finalizing move."
  ],
  "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."
}