Currently on loan at OGC Nice, Adam Ounas is once again attracting attention on the European transfer market. The Algerian international, who joined the Ligue 1 club to gain more playing time and relaunch his career, has caught the eye of several teams, with Italian side Fiorentina reportedly among the most interested suitors.
Despite reinforcing their squad last summer with the high-profile arrival of Franck Ribéry, Fiorentina have endured a difficult start to the Serie A season. In search of more creativity and attacking spark, the Viola are looking to strengthen their options in the final third. According to reports from Calciomercato, the club’s management is considering a six-month loan move for Ounas during the upcoming January transfer window.
This is not the first time Fiorentina have attempted to sign the Algerian playmaker. The Serie A side had already shown interest during the previous summer transfer period but failed to finalize a deal. Instead, Ounas completed a temporary switch to Nice, where he joined on a one-year loan worth €2.2 million, with an option for the French club to make the move permanent for €25 million.
At Nice, the former Bordeaux player has been working to regain both fitness and consistency. Known for his technical ability, dribbling skills, and capacity to unsettle defenses, Ounas offers the kind of creativity Fiorentina currently lack. His profile fits the Italian club’s need for a dynamic attacking midfielder capable of making the difference in tight matches.
However, his season has not been entirely smooth. Ounas has recently been sidelined by injury, which limited his appearances and slowed his momentum. The setback also impacted his international prospects. Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi chose not to include him in the squad for the opening two matches of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, preferring to give the player time to fully recover and return to form.
As he gradually works his way back to full fitness, speculation about his future continues to grow. With Fiorentina still monitoring his situation closely, the January transfer window could present a new opportunity for Ounas to test himself in Serie A. For now, the Algerian remains focused on performing with Nice, knowing that strong displays could quickly reignite interest from abroad.
