Adryelson (defender, 25 years old), Lucas Perri (goalkeeper, 26 years old), Malick Fofana (winger, 19 years old), Gift Orban (forward, 21 years old) and Nemanja Matic (midfielder, 35 years old) this Monday. There are five of them to have joined the ranks of Olympique Lyonnais this winter, but as evidenced by the defeat against Stade Rennais, at Groupama Stadium, on Saturday (2-3), the Rhone club must still strengthen itself to emerge urgently from the red zone. And that’s not all, since a midfielder and an experienced winger are still expected.
As we revealed, Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg is targeted to strengthen the Rhone environment. Author of 20 appearances (including only 5 starts this season) with Tottenham and under contract until June 2025, the Danish international lost his starting place under the orders of Ange Postecoglou, but will cost dearly in salary and compensation transfer. In parallel with this file, we also announced that Arnaut Danjuma (26 years old) was the priority to help the Lyon attack.
Everton don’t want to let go easily
The Dutchman has also reached an agreement with OL. He is excited about the idea of joining Lyon, he who even discussed the subject with a certain Memphis Depay, ex-Rhone captain. But it is with the Toffees that the transfer gets stuck. As L’Équipe announced and as we can confirm, Everton leaders want an OL player to let go of Arnaut Danjuma. And it’s Jake O’Brien (22 years old). The Irish defender, revelation of the Lyon season, was already targeted by Everton recently, but the player feels very happy with Les Gones.
Furthermore, OL are clearly not interested in the idea of letting go of their best defender since the start of the season and The Team adds that John Textor also does not intend to give up his young prodigy, whom he brought back from the Crystal Palace reserves. A file that is still very complicated for Les Gones, who hope that Everton quickly changes its position in the hope of strengthening itself. Finally, the sports daily adds that in the event of departure this week, a defensive recruit is possible by the end of the winter transfer window.
