Paris FC, 12th in Ligue 1 with 0 points after 0 games, has tabled a €25 million bid for Matthis Abline, the Nantes striker. The move could reshape the Ligue 1 transfer market this summer.

Why does this matter for Paris FC?

Matthis Abline, 23, is one of the most promising forwards in the league. He scored 8 goals in 28 games last season and has drawn interest from multiple Ligue 1 sides. Paris FC, hunting for offensive firepower, sees him as the answer to a leaky attack. The club, targeting survival this term, needs proven quality without breaking the bank.

How does this bid fit the club’s plan?

With 0 goals scored and 0 conceded so far in 2026-27, Paris FC starts from scratch. Abline, who can play wide or up top, would bring instant solutions. His profile matches the club’s needs as they aim to climb clear of the drop zone. A €25m deal is steep, but the club bets on his upside to turn things around.

Nantes’ stance and next steps

Nantes hold Abline’s contract until 2027. The Canaries, rebuilding after relegation, may welcome a strong bid for a player nearing the end of his prime. L’Équipe reports other French and foreign clubs are tracking Abline, but Paris FC has staked an early claim. The response from Nantes is pending, with a verdict expected by month-end.

Paris FC, currently 12th in Ligue 1 with 0 points, travels to Angers on 20 February 2027 for matchday 23.