Houston have reportedly made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Mama Balde, with Stade Brest 29 accepting their latest bid for the player. The forward is now locked in contract discussions as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when,” not “if.” The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Houston look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. Houston's 2026 output of 1.36 goals per game is behind league levels. The addition of Mama Balde would give them the sharper edge they're missing in front of goal. Stade Brest 29 have recently been linked with Noah Edjouma while Houston have had no rumoured targets. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.