Turkish Newcomers Rival Watford for Demanded Senegal Midfielder
The transfer saga surrounding Alpha Toure has taken an unexpected turn following the breakdown of his proposed move to Al-Diraiyah. Ligue 2 outfit FC Metz had previously accepted a 7 million euro bid from the Saudi Arabian club, but the 20-year-old Senegalese prodigy failed to reach personal terms, leaving Championship side Watford and ambitious Turkish suitors on high alert.
Newly-promoted Turkish Süper Lig side Corum FK are now preparing an official bid for Toure, who remains under contract with the French club until June 2028. Backed by substantial financial resources, Corum FK have shown immense ambition in this transfer window, having also prepared a lucrative contract offer to tempt former Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Financially, selling the young midfielder remains a crucial component of the structural strategy for Les Grenats to balance their accounts following relegation from Ligue 1. The club has built a reputation for generating significant revenue through major player sales in recent seasons, including high-profile departures like Lamine Camara and Cheikh Sabaly to sustain operations.
This summer transfer window remains pivotal for the Lorraine-based club as they seek financial stability through multiple player departures. Alongside the pending negotiations for Toure, Metz have already secured a 10 million euro deal including 3 million euros in bonuses to send Sadibou Sane to Monaco, while playmaker Gauthier Hein is also heavily linked with an exit.