FC Nantes winger Herba Guirassy is the subject of a €4 million transfer bid from English Championship side Birmingham City, according to reports published by Ouest-France. The 19-year-old French youth international is currently drawing intense late-window interest from multiple European clubs as club officials weigh whether to cash in on one of their brightest academy products before the transfer deadline.
Bidding War Escalates for the Nantes Academy Product
The market for Herba Guirassy accelerated over the weekend when Swiss Super League club BSC Young Boys submitted an opening bid of €3 million on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to Ouest-France. Shortly after that initial approach from Bern, Birmingham City stepped up with a significantly improved offer reaching €4 million, as reported by transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri for Sky Sport in Switzerland and detailed by MadeInFoot.
Guirassy, who developed his game at Nantes’ renowned La Jonelière academy, remains tied to the French club under a contract running until June 2028. Despite the team’s difficult start to the campaign, the young attacker has stood out as a rare positive note for supporters. He has earned two starting appearances in the opening three rounds of Ligue 2 and found the back of the net during a 2-1 defeat against Laval.
Swiss Urgency Meets English Ambition
BSC Young Boys have moved swiftly to try and secure the French youth international, hoping to outpace rival suitors before the window slams shut. Media reports from outlets such as Foot Mercato have also linked the winger to other suitors, including English club Burnley, underlining the widespread attention the teenager commands across scouting networks.
While the Swiss side’s initial proposal included potential performance-related add-ons, Birmingham City’s direct financial push tests the resolve of the Nantes front office. Club directors must now determine whether an immediate sale at the €4 million valuation serves the squad’s competitive ambitions better than keeping a high-potential winger who has already proven capable of finding the scoresheet.
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