In competition with Johann Carrasso, Abdoulaye Diallo et Nicolas Douchez, Cheick N’Diaye (picture) should soon be playing in National, as Rennes and Paris FC are currently in talks about a loan of the Senegal International. During the 2007-2008 season, he was loaned to Creteil-Lusitanos before coming back to Rennes where he only played one Ligue 1 game against Bordeaux (2-3, 2008-2009 season). At Paris FC, N’Diaye will keep the goals in Douchez’ first club, and join to former trainees at the Stade Rennais Academy, Florent Besnard et Antoine Ponroy.
As for Tongo Hamed Doumbia, whose loan to Arles Avignon was expected to be confirmed this week, with “very advanced contacts” according to Arles’ president Marcel Salerno, he should eventually remain in Rennes this season. Le Télégramme published the information yesterday, following Fabien Lemoine’s serious injury, which could let the Rennes midfield on the sidelines for several months.