Steven Nzonzi is set to ignore interest from the Premier League to join Rennes.
The World Cup winner joined Roma from Sevilla for £22m in 2018.
But he joined Galatasaray on loan this past summer and has not made an appearance since December.
The former Stoke midfielder has been afforded a chance to return to England with West Ham United and Aston Villa.
However,Footmercatosays Nzonzi prefers a move to his native France with Rennes.