Watford are being linked with a move for highly rated FC Nantes winger Herba Guirassy, with the Championship club reportedly exploring a deal for the 19-year-old.
The France and Guinea‑eligible attacker, currently valued at €6.00m, is rumoured to be on Watford’s radar as they look to add pace and direct running to their wide areas. The talk centres on a potential switch from Ligue 1 side Nantes to Vicarage Road, though the probability of any move remains officially listed as “?” and no agreement between the clubs has been reported.
Guirassy, who wears the No 11 shirt for Nantes, has emerged from the club’s academy structure, stepping up from the U17s to the U19s in 2023 before being promoted to the senior squad the following year. All of his competitive football to date has come within the Nantes set‑up in France, and there is no indication in the available data of a fixed contract end date, leaving observers to speculate that his situation could yet develop towards a future free‑agent scenario if no extension is secured.
Born in Angers on 29 August 2006 and standing at 1.86m, the right‑footed left winger has been used primarily in an attacking role from the flank, where his profile suggests a blend of physical presence and technical ability. He is listed as representing FC Nantes rather than a senior national team, while holding dual nationality links to France and Guinea, something that may increase his appeal to clubs looking at both present impact and future international resale value.
With Watford seeking an edge in a demanding Championship campaign and Nantes nurturing one of their latest academy graduates, the outcome of this rumoured pursuit could prove significant, potentially shaping Guirassy’s next step and determining whether his rise continues in Ligue 1 or takes a new turn in English football.
