According to Livefoot, Saint-Étienne is interested in having former youth player Mathis Amougou return. The club is actively seeking a midfield reinforcement to help with their effort to be promoted to Ligue 1, particularly after the departure of Pierre Ekwah. Amougou, who left Saint-Étienne for Chelsea in the winter of 2025, has not played frequently since moving to Strasbourg, a satellite club of the London side, having made only three Ligue 1 appearances this season. A six-month loan during the winter transfer window is being considered as a move that could benefit the 19-year-old's career while providing immediate value to Saint-Étienne.