Nantes approached their former player, 28-year-old French midfielder Ludovic Blas, in recent days in their search for an experienced offensive reinforcement during the winter transfer window. According to Ouest-France, the attempt to bring the Rennes player back to the club was not successful. The move failed due to complex contractual situations and a lack of openness from Rennes. Blas, a former France U20 international, has a contract with Rennes until June 30, 2027, and joined the club in July 2023. In the current Ligue 1 season, he has made 18 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €15.00m.