Frédéric Guilbert, a 31-year-old versatile French defender, could sign with Nantes until the end of the season. His contract with Lecce was terminated on Friday. The former Aston Villa player has reached a principle agreement with the French side. He had not been used by the Italian club since the summer, following a full season in Serie A. Guilbert is expected at La Jonelière on Tuesday to become Nantes' fifth winter signing. The defender has one cap for the France U21 team, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €800k. In previous transfer windows, clubs including Sevilla, Rangers, and TSG Hoffenheim were linked with him.