Olympique Lyonnais continues to work hard in the transfer window to strengthen itself this winter.
While the rumor of a potential return of Karim Benzema ignited the start of the week among Olympique Lyonnais supporters, the Rhone club is reportedly focusing on other issues. Very active during this winter window, OL would like to further strengthen their central defense, a sector plagued by major difficulties since the start of the season.
With this in mind, the sports management of Olympique Lyonnais would have checked one name: Jhon Lucimi. Aged 25, this Colombian international (16 caps) is emerging this season as one of the strong links in Bologna, a surprise Serie A team this season.
OL have competition for a rising value in Serie A
According to the Italian media TMW, Olympique Lyonnais would be ready to accelerate on this track to secure the services of this rising star. But the Rhone club would not be the only French team on the scene. The same source claims that OGC Nice and AS Monaco would also have positioned themselves. If Lyon can compete financially with this competition, the current sporting situation is a handicap in attracting the player.
But the major obstacle in this series will be the player’s club, Bologna. Thiago Motta, successful trainer on the other side of the Pyrenees, would have informed his management that he did not wish to let an essential element of his system slip away. To be continued…
