Troyes are being linked with a move for Moroccan centre-forward Tawfik Bentayeb from Union Touarga, with the Ligue 2 club weighing up a deal for the €5.00m-rated striker.
The 24-year-old, born in Casablanca on 14 January 2002, is currently on the books of Union Touarga in Morocco’s Botola Pro Inwi but is rumoured to be a target for Troyes as they plan their next attacking reshuffle. Data from Transfermarkt lists the probability of the move only as “?”, underlining that talks are at a speculative stage.
Bentayeb, a left-footed centre-forward standing at 1.80m, is valued at €5.00m, a figure that would represent a significant outlay for a Ligue 2 side if a fee is required rather than a free-agent acquisition. With no contract expiry date disclosed in the data, it remains unclear whether the Moroccan could be available on a free transfer or whether Union Touarga would demand compensation.
Registered with ESTAC Troyes as his current club in the player database and wearing the number 21 shirt, Bentayeb’s situation suggests a recent or ongoing link between the French side and the forward, adding another layer of intrigue to the rumour of a switch from Union Touarga to Troyes.
The Moroccan has been monitored after emerging from domestic football in his homeland, featuring in the Botola Pro Inwi and building a reputation as an attacking focal point. While detailed recent match statistics – including opponents, dates, scorelines and individual performances – are not listed in the available data, his profile and valuation indicate a player regarded as one of the more valuable forwards in his age bracket in the Moroccan league.
Should a move materialise, a step into Ligue 2 with Troyes could offer Bentayeb a platform to enhance his reputation in European football and potentially open the door to future opportunities at a higher level.
