Standard wants to strengthen itself this month. The Rouches are already busy and one position is already a priority. The people of Liège are looking around France, where they have a player in their sights.
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Standard is looking for left back
Standard would like to attract a left back. That is very necessary and coach Vincent Euvrard hopes that the new player will arrive soon. Eric Bocat is a concrete option, but the ex-STVV player still seems to be too expensive at the moment.
But Standard has lesser prospects in its sights. Justin Bourgault would be a candidate to strengthen Standard. The Belgian first division club would initially like to take him over on a rental basis.
Deal with Congolese left back?
Bourgault is 20 years old and plays for the French first division club Stade Brestois. He hardly plays at that club. He barely made one appearance in Ligue 1, where he only played 15 minutes. The big question is whether such a player is an immediately deployable reinforcement for a club that is aiming for the top six in Belgium. In the meantime, it appears that Standard is looking for a more experienced player.
That’s how it comes Arthur Masuaku in the picture. A 32-year-old left back who barely gets a start at Sunderland. They picked him up for free from Besiktas last summer.
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Standard de Liège targets
Arthur Masuaku 🇨🇩🗣️ In search of a left side, the #RSCL has positioned the Congolese in a shortlist and new contacts must take place to see the possibility of a deal this winter. Masuaku is open to the idea…
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— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) January 9, 2026
