Monaco showed a strong interest in Louis Leroux and was willing to make an offer of 20 million EUR. However, FC Nantes was not convinced to release him for that amount. Leroux is considered a key player as part of the new direction taken with Castro.

Révélation de la saison à Nantes, le milieu de terrain Louis Leroux a tapé dans l’œil de Monaco. According to L’Equipe, the club of the Principality has been impressed by the young Canari's versatility and ability to adapt to the professional level. It remains to be seen if the Nantes leaders will be open to discussion in case of an approach by their Monegasque counterparts this summer. With recent statements from president Waldemar Kita regarding interest in another player, Matthis Abline, FC Nantes has signaled that they do not intend to easily sell their talents.