Mehdi Merghem, a French/Algerian winger, has been proposed to JS Kabylie, the current leader of the Algerian championship, according to Algerian media. Merghem joined Farense to replace the Algerian Belloumi, who transferred to Hull, but has not yet established himself in the starting eleven of the Algarve team. Merghem's potential move to JS Kabylie is part of the winter transfer market activities, aiming to strengthen the Algerian club as they lead their domestic league.