Lucas Stassin is seeking to exit AS Saint-Étienne this summer, following the club's relegation to Ligue 2. Although the club has been relegated, Stassin, whose contract extends until 2028, faces a challenging departure. The club's management has communicated to interested teams that a substantial fee would be required, as the shareholders are not under financial pressure to offload their top players. West Ham has taken the most definitive action so far, having already engaged in discussions regarding the transfer's financing and Stassin's salary with the relevant parties. Among several clubs expressing interest, West Ham's efforts are the most advanced, with Lille, Paris FC, Rennes, and Marseille in France, as well as Leipzig, Wolverhampton, and Sporting Portugal internationally, also showing interest but not progressing as far in negotiations.