Second-division side Nuremberg FC is apparently working behind the scenes on realizing a transfer coup. A quite prominent name could thus play for the club in the upcoming season.

According to Sky, defender Mikayil Faye is set to join Nuremberg FC. Complete agreement has already been reached between all parties involved. The medical examination is planned for the coming days.

The 22-year-old currently plays for French top-flight club Stade Rennes. The club wants to loan the centre-back for one season. The coup: According to the report, Nuremberg FC also secures a purchase option. How high this will be is unclear.

Mikayil Faye played for Barcelona FC at the beginning of his career. However, he only appeared for the reserve team there, not the professionals. Two years ago, Barcelona sold him for 10.3 million euros to France.

However, the Senegalese player also failed to establish himself at the Ligue 1 club. In his debut season, he made only twelve appearances. Last season, he spent on loan in Serie A at Cremonese. There he made eight appearances in the top flight. His contract with Rennes actually runs until 2028.

Nuremberg FC generates transfer revenue

Second-division side Nuremberg has already sold two centre-backs this summer and thus generated quite high transfer revenue: Luka Lochoshvili is moving to Cologne FC for just under five million euros, Fabio Gruber is switching to Mainz 05 for 3.5 million euros.

On the incoming side for the defensive midfield, there is so far the Greek Alexios Kalogeropoulos, who comes from Olympiacos and has signed a contract until 2030, and Fynn Otto from third-division side SC Verl. No transfer fee is due for the duo.

The new season begins for Nuremberg FC on August 9 with a home match against Dynamo Dresden.