Congo defender Christ Makosso of Oxford United is being linked with a switch to French side Stade Reims, with speculation suggesting the 22-year-old centre-back could be prised away from England despite his current registration complications and an unclear contract situation.
Reports on 4 June indicate Reims, currently in Ligue 2, are monitoring Makosso’s situation, with the move framed as a potential transfer from League One side Luton Town. However, the player’s profile lists him at Oxford United, creating uncertainty over his exact club status and potentially opening the door to free agent-style manoeuvring if registration or contract details allow. No fee has been agreed and the probability of the deal remains officially marked as “?”.
Makosso, born in Brazzaville on 9 May 2004, is valued at €800k on Transfermarkt, a figure that would make him a relatively low-cost defensive option for Reims as they look to reinforce at the back. Standing at 1.92m and operating primarily as a right-footed centre-back, he has been used as a physically dominant presence in central defence in England’s lower leagues.
Recent data lists him with shirt number 37 at Oxford United, who compete in League One, the same division in which Luton are currently placed. With his contract expiry not specified, there has been talk in some quarters of the possibility that his deal could be close to running down, raising the prospect of him becoming a free agent or moving for a reduced fee if his situation is clarified later this summer.
There are no concrete details yet on personal terms or contract length on offer in France, but a move to Reims would represent Makosso’s first venture into French football and a significant step in his European profile. If the transfer materialises, it could provide the Congo defender with a platform to enhance his reputation and market value on a bigger stage.
