RC Lens are considering a move for Paris FC attacking midfielder Ilan Kebbal as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
The French club are actively working in the transfer market and have identified Kebbal as one of the players who could add greater creativity to their attacking play. According to journalist Sebastien Vidal, the 26-year-old is among the profiles being assessed by the club’s recruitment department.
Kebbal enjoyed a notably influential campaign with Paris FC, establishing himself as one of the team’s key players. His technical ability, vision and capacity to make an impact in the final third have attracted the attention of RC Lens, who remain keen to recruit players capable of improving the quality and effectiveness of their attacking approach.
The interest does not mean a deal is imminent, however. Kebbal is one of several options being studied by RC Lens as the club weighs up how best to strengthen its squad. The northern club’s recruitment team is continuing to examine a number of possibilities before deciding whether to make a formal move.
Paris FC are also expected to make any potential transfer difficult. The Parisian club have ambitious plans for the coming season and do not want to lose one of their most important players. Kebbal is regarded as a significant part of their team, with his role as a creative midfielder making him a valuable asset.
That position could complicate any negotiations if RC Lens choose to turn their interest into concrete action. At this stage, Kebbal’s name is on the club’s shortlist, but there has been no indication that an agreement has been reached between the two sides.
Kebbal’s performances for Paris FC have helped raise his profile, with his ability to influence matches in the final metres of the pitch making him an attractive option for RC Lens. The club are looking for additional attacking quality, and the midfielder’s style fits the type of player they are understood to be considering.
The financial figures attached to Kebbal would also represent a significant investment. In France, the player earns an annual salary of 186,992 euros, equivalent to 121,544,800 FCFA. His market value is estimated at 12m euros by Transfermarkt.
RC Lens will now continue to assess their options before determining whether to pursue Kebbal. Paris FC, meanwhile, will hope their desire to retain their playmaker proves stronger than any possible interest from the northern club.
