Johann Lepenant, a 23-year-old French midfielder who was relegated with Nantes, could remain in Ligue 1 for the upcoming season. He has attracted interest from both Toulouse and Lorient, according to Ouest-France. It is not known if these two clubs are willing to meet the demands of Nantes president Waldemar Kita, who does not intend to sell the player for a low price because his contract is valid until June 2029. Lepenant joined Nantes in July 2025 and made 27 appearances in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, providing one assist. He is a former France U21 international with 16 caps, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €7.00m.