Almany Touré, a central defender and a one-time international for Mali, is in ongoing negotiations with Standard. His contract with Kaiserslautern ends this month, and Standard hopes to sign him on a free transfer. SudPresse reports that Touré, who is versatile enough to play on the back positions, is one of the main targets for Standard's new sport director, Marc Wilmots. The 29-year-old's availability on a free transfer aligns with Standard's strategy to strengthen their squad amidst a club overhaul backed by local investors, aiming for stability after several turbulent years.