French midfielder Johann Lepenant, who is 23 years old, was relegated with Nantes and could potentially stay in Ligue 1 for the upcoming season. The Caen-trained player is of interest to both Toulouse and Lorient, according to Ouest-France. It is uncertain whether these clubs are willing to meet the demands of Nantes president Waldemar Kita. Kita does not intend to sell the player for a low price, as he is under contract until June 2029. Lepenant joined Nantes in July 2025 and made 27 appearances for the club in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season. The former France U21 international has 16 caps for the team and a current market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.