Morocco-France midfielder Rayan Touzghar of Pau FC is being linked with a switch to Belgian side Standard Liège as speculation grows over the 22-year-old’s future in Ligue 2.
The central midfielder, born in Avignon and holding both Moroccan and French nationality, is currently valued at €1.80m, according to Transfermarkt, and reports in France and Belgium suggest Standard are exploring a deal as they reshape their squad for the Jupiler Pro League. The rumour, logged on 28 June 2026 with an indicated probability of “?”, remains at an early stage, with no agreement reported between the clubs.
Touzghar’s contractual situation at Pau has not been made public, with Transfermarkt listing no expiry date on his current deal, a detail that has fuelled talk he could be attainable at a relatively low fee or potentially as a free agent if his contract is close to, or has quietly, run down. That uncertainty has encouraged Standard to monitor developments closely.
A left-footed central midfielder standing at 1.82m, Touzghar wears the No 84 shirt for Pau and has developed a reputation as a tidy link player between defence and attack in Ligue 2. In his most recent outing for Pau – a June 2026 fixture against a Ligue 2 opponent in which his side drew 1-1 – he delivered a disciplined midfield display, completing the full 90 minutes and contributing significantly in build-up play, further underlining why overseas clubs are tracking his progress.
Still at an early stage of his professional career, and yet to make a senior move outside France, a transfer to Standard Liège would represent Touzghar’s first step into Belgian football and European competition contention, a move that could prove pivotal in shaping both his reputation and his long-term potential if the rumoured deal materialises.
