What happened: L'Équipe says a one-year contract will be put in writing after the 31-year-old striker completes a medical. He is a free agent after leaving Gençlerbirliği.

Why it matters: Dunkerque sits 10th in Ligue 2 with five points through five matches. Niang contributed six goals and two assists in 27 appearances last season.

What to watch: The medical and completion of the written contract are the next steps.