Liverpool target Guela Doue reportedly stops training with Strasbourg

Guela Doue is reportedly refusing to train with Strasbourg as he attempts to force through a move to Liverpool, according to information carried by Anfield Index.

The Ivory Coast international is said to have made Liverpool his preferred destination and is currently unwilling to take part in training sessions with the French club. His stance has left Strasbourg facing a difficult situation as they attempt to protect both their sporting plans and financial interests.

Doue has emerged as a highly sought-after player since joining Strasbourg from Stade Rennais. His performances and potential have attracted interest from several European clubs, although Liverpool now appears to be his main ambition.

There has been no indication that Liverpool have made a formal offer for the defender. However, any approach from the English club could quickly change the situation and potentially provide a route out of the dispute between Doue and Strasbourg.

The timing is particularly awkward for Strasbourg, with the club preparing for their opening match of the French league season against OM. The potential absence of Doue from training adds uncertainty ahead of that fixture, while the club must also decide how firmly to respond to the player’s reported position.

Doue’s current situation is understood to be directly connected to his career ambitions and his desire to continue his development at Liverpool. For now, the reported standoff leaves Strasbourg having to balance the wishes of the player with the need to maintain its squad and negotiate from a position that protects the value of one of its most prominent assets.

The 22-year-old is estimated to be worth 20m euros and is reported to earn an annual salary of 900,000 euros, equivalent to 585,000,000 FCFA. His stay in Alsace is expected to run until 2029.

Doue joined Strasbourg after his time at Stade Rennais and gradually established himself as a player capable of attracting attention beyond France. That progress has helped place him on the radar of several clubs, with Liverpool now reported to be the team he most wants to join.

Whether the Reds will turn that interest into concrete action remains unclear. A formal bid could lead to rapid developments, but until one arrives, Strasbourg remain responsible for managing a dispute that is already attracting attention during the transfer window.

Strasbourg’s first league match is against OM. For that fixture, betting company 1xBet lists Strasbourg at 4.40 to win, with a draw priced at 4.10 and an OM victory at 1.70.