Nantes has expressed interest in securing a loan deal for 23-year-old German international Armel Bella-Kotchap, attributing this move to Radakovic's underwhelming performances during pre-season. Nonetheless, they are contending with significant competition from other clubs, notably several German teams such as Borussia Mönchengladbach and Werder Bremen, who have also shown interest in the player. The Canaries are motivated by Radakovic’s disappointing pre-season to actively pursue the Southampton defender. Bella-Kotchap, whose contract is valid until June 2026, has a market value of approximately €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Although Nantes is in a favorable market position due to substantial player sales, they must overcome fierce competition to finalize the loan deal for Bella-Kotchap. The club remains optimistic but is aware of the challenging market conditions.