FC Utrecht eyes Franse striker as Russen bid €3 million

In the bustling Utrecht stadium office, scouts pore over footage of a young winger, while a phone rings with news that a Russian club has already tabled a three‑million‑euro offer. FC Utrecht is interested in the 23‑year‑old French attacker, and the Russen are keen to outbid them.

Volgens Foot Mercato, the French outlet that first reported the move, the Dutch side belongs to the list of clubs chasing the signature of Yassine Benhattab. The report confirms the interest and adds that the Domstedelingen are not alone in the race.

The Fransman, Yassine Benhattab, operates primarily as a right‑winger and remains under contract with FC Nantes until mid‑2028. Nantes, having been relegated from Ligue 1 last season, will compete in Ligue 2 next campaign.

Het club has not yet submitted a formal bid, but several Ligue 1 teams have already made inquiries about the attacker. Utrecht’s hesitation leaves room for other suitors to step forward.

From Rusland, FK Krasnodar has emerged as the most concrete contender, having placed a three‑million‑euro bid with FC Nantes for the forward. This Russian offer adds pressure on the Dutch side.

Transfermarkt values Benhattab at two million euros, a figure lower than the Russian proposal. His career includes spells at Chamois Niortais FC and Aubagne FC, followed by a loan to Stade Reims where he recorded one goal and two assists in thirteen appearances.

Overall, the Domstedelingen must now weigh the competing interests of domestic and foreign clubs, as the race for the French winger intensifies ahead of the summer transfer window.