Burnley have made a stuttering start to life back in the Championship, and look like a side that could do with a few more reinforcements before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
A 2-2 draw with fellow promotion hopefuls West Ham on opening day isn't necessarily a bad result, considering they were 2-0 down at one point, but the 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Brom will have alarm bells ringing at Turf Moor.
The Clarets have notched thrice this season, although the fact that one was an own goal and one a penalty suggests they are struggling to find the net without assistance from their opponents.
Manager Nicky Hayen has therefore set out to identify targets for their front line, namely Herba Guirassy of Nantes -- according to FootMercato.
The French publication are reporting that interest is still at an early stage, although a potential move could progress quickly with Tuesday's deadline looming.
Les Canaris are in the midst of an upheaval and rebuild following the appointment of Gregory Poirier over the summer, and Guirassy represents a sellable asset that could free up funds for the new manager.
The Angers-born winger is said to be open to a move to the Championship, particularly to a club that are expected to be in and around the playoffs -- if not automatic promotion -- this season.
Guirassy is a France U21 international who came through the Nantes academy and made his debut for La Maison Jaune in Ligue 1, appearing 19 times and scoring twice in the 2024/25 season.
25/26 was a similar story, he showed flashes of brilliance in 20 appearances, notching two goals and providing a wide outlet for the club in a season where they struggled and were ultimately relegated to the second tier.
He is most commonly a left-winger who likes to cut in onto his favoured right foot, though he does have the pace to beat a man and go round them on his left too.
With two years left on his deal, it will be interesting to see what sort of fee Nantes are likely to demand, but FootMercato believe that the Clarets are willing to test the resolve of the Brittany-based club as they look to strengthen their promotion credentials.
