Metz right-back Koffi Kouao, 27, is close to moving to Kayserispor during the winter transfer window. The newspaper L'Equipe indicates that discussions between the Ivorian player and the Turkish club are advanced. However, Kayserispor, who are currently 17th in the Süper Lig, have not yet started negotiations with Metz. Metz faces the risk of receiving a low transfer fee for the player's potential departure because his contract is due to expire in June. Kouao joined Metz in August 2022. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €2.50m. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 16 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring one goal and providing two assists, and has been capped three times for the Ivory Coast U23 team.