French giants Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 due to their poor funds, leaving a number of proficient gamers out there for the likes of Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool to signal.
Lyon had been provisionally demoted again in November and got till the top of the 2024-25 marketing campaign to enhance their monetary state.
The membership intend to enchantment the choice, however we’ve combed by the Lyon squad and picked out seven gamers that can now be of curiosity to Premier League golf equipment.
Malick Fofana
Wanted by Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa, Fofana is among the most desired wingers in European soccer this summer season.
The 20-year-old Belgium worldwide has been a hit story in Lyon colors, scoring 11 objectives and producing six assists in 41 appearances throughout all competitions final season.
Champions Liverpool need him to interchange Federico Chiesa, whereas Chelsea want to signal each winger in world soccer and Villa wish to strengthen on the comparatively low cost.
There’s a discount there for any individual. He’s valued at round €30million and desires to observe his idol Jeremy Doku to England.
Georges Mikautadze
A revelation for Georgia at Euro 2024, Mikautadze is reportedly on Everton’s radar as David Moyes appears to be like to strengthen his ahead choices.
In line with Foot Mercato, Everton had been poised to rival Galatasaray and Bayer Leverkusen for Mikautadze final January. The 24-year-old typically performs as a striker however can even play as a left-winger.
There may be uncertainty concerning two Everton strikers in the intervening time, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin quickly out of contract subsequent summer season whereas Beto has been closely linked with a return to Italy.
Corentin Tolisso
Tolisso is definitely set to depart this summer season now Lyon’s relegation has been confirmed.
The 2018 World Cup winner has been again at Lyon since 2022, having initially left for Bayern Munich.
The midfielder has beforehand been linked with Brighton and likewise with a transfer to Turkey. He gained’t be stored on if a proposal comes on this summer season.
Duje Caleta-Automotive
Sunderland have acquired a major increase of their bid to signal defender Caleta-Automotive, with the French outfit reportedly able to money in on the 28-year-old.
Reviews in France have claimed the Black Cats are keeping track of the Croatia worldwide, who has one yr left on his contract and has been out and in of the primary crew final season.
Caleta-Automotive has prior Premier League expertise, having featured 13 instances for Southampton within the 2022-23 season, and has 33 worldwide caps to his title.
It could present a press release of intent from Sunderland ought to they signal the well-travelled central defender, whose expertise and high quality would deliver a secure head to Regis Le Bris’ back-line.
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Lucas Perri
Nottingham Forest are stated to have expressed an curiosity in Lyon goalkeeper Perri.
In line with Brazilian publication UOL, Forest have Perri on their radar and, in fluent switch converse, have ‘sought data’ in regards to the Brazilian stopper.
Nonetheless, they aren’t the one membership eager on securing his providers; AC Milan are additionally stated to have their eye on the 27-year-old as they put together for the potential departure of Mike Maignan.
Forest have carried out a good bit of switch enterprise with Lyon in current home windows, as Moussa Niakhate and Orel Mangala left the Metropolis Floor for the gastronomic capital of France 12 months in the past.
Ernest Nuamah
Nuamah was supposed to depart Lyon final summer season, mere weeks after becoming a member of completely off the again of an encouraging mortgage.
He had initially been snapped up from affiliate aspect Molenbeek for an eyebrow-raising €28.5million, however Lyon swiftly opened talks with Premier League golf equipment seeking to signal him.
They first reached an settlement with Everton earlier than Fulham swooped in and struck a deal on Deadline Day.
Textor was pushing for Nuamah to depart, however he was reportedly so reluctant to take action that he cried throughout his Fulham medical after which disappeared with no hint, which precipitated the transfer to break down.
After a disappointing 2024-25 marketing campaign, the Ghana worldwide has a call to make over whether or not to stick with Lyon or search pastures new. He gained’t be wanting suitors ought to he resolve to depart.
