OL want to buy Christian Pulisic. But the Chelsea player is not the only American targeted by John Textor. Weston McKennie is also seriously observed by the Rhone club, it remains to find the funds for a transfer.
One is never better served than by oneself and in the case of John Textor by his own. Still nine for European football, the American businessman is the subject of all fears on the part of Lyon supporters. Not sure he has the perspective and experience necessary to bring OL back to the fore. Its strategies, plans and recent actions such as the departure of Jean-Michel Aulas are not reassuring. However, Textor will be judged on the summer transfer window. This will be decisive for Lyon’s future ambitions. To do this, the owner of OL wants to recover the best talents of his country the United States and thus build a high level team.
30 million and strong competition for McKennie
On Saturday evening, L’Equipe informed that OL were positioning themselves on the American talent Christian Pulisic. The Chelsea player is highly rated in Europe being coveted by big European teams: Naples, Juve, AC Milan in particular. Recruitment priority for Lyonnais, he is not the only American in the sights. Indeed, OL also want to attract midfielder Weston McKennie. An equally complicated case, but Textor believes in his chances and in his project.
Source: Weston McKennie has suitors across the Premier League including Brighton but in recent days Lyon has shown major interest, trying to sell McKennie on the project to build a Ligue 1 champion.
Juventus are asking for $30M for a full transfer. pic.twitter.com/SGDv3faTvV
—MLS Transfers (@MLSTransfers) June 24, 2023
The MLS Transfers Twitter account reports on the case, stating that McKennie was worth nearly 30 million euros in the eyes of Juventus. ” Weston McKennie has suitors across the Premier League, including Brighton, but in recent days Lyon have shown major interest trying to sell McKennie on plans to build a side to chase the Ligue 1 title. Juventus are asking for £30m. dollars (27 million euros) for a transfer “, he writes. A very high price as OL must pass the DNCG in the coming days. Has Textor found new financial resources? It will be essential to realize his American dream at OL.
