Le Havre AC eyes Idrissa Gueye after Lille exit
Le Havre AC has set its sights on Idrissa Gueye. The Senegalese midfielder, released by Lille this summer, could bolster the Ligue 1 side’s engine room for the 2026-27 campaign.
Why Idrissa Gueye fits Le Havre AC’s needs
Idrissa Gueye, 35, brings rare Ligue 1 experience. His profile matches Le Havre AC’s needs after a rocky 2025-26 season. The club finished 14th with just 29 points from 29 games - 6 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses. Recent form reads DDLDL, far from the club’s early-season goals.
Le Havre AC aims to avoid another relegation scrap. Gueye, battle-hardened in France and with Senegal, could anchor the midfield. His Lille exit in June 2026 leaves a gap in the squad, creating an opening for a new challenge.
What impact could Gueye have?
Gueye played 24 games for Lille this season, scoring 3 and setting up 5 more. His high work rate and defensive cover suit a side like Le Havre AC, often exposed in transitions. The club shipped 37 goals in 2025-26, ending with a -13 goal difference.
Le Havre AC sits 34 points behind Paris Saint-Germain. A signing of Gueye’s pedigree could help close that gap. Talks are ongoing, but interest is clear.
What’s next for Le Havre AC?
The club must wrap up its summer business before the transfer window shuts. Gueye, out of contract, could join Le Havre AC on a free transfer. A smart move for a club with limited funds.
Le Havre AC enters this transfer window cautiously. The club has already lost Facundo Medina, Adrien Rabiot, Jonathan Rowe, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Amine Harit this summer. Gueye would be a masterstroke to steady the ship.
Le Havre AC ended 14th in Ligue 1 in 2025-26 with 29 points and a -13 goal difference. The Normandy side eyes progress in 2026-27, with or without Idrissa Gueye.
