Following another failed season, Olympique Lyonnais wants to hit hard on the transfer market. However, Les Gones’ accounts must first be regulated. OL must part with Castello Lukeba, and are thinking of compensating for this sale with the return of Samuel Umtiti.
Seventh in the championship, OL once again missed European places. For the second consecutive year. A real failure. But with the arrival of new investors, there is no question of giving up, Lyon must return to the front of the stage in Ligue 1. But before thinking about future recruits, OL must ensure that the accounts are up to standard and in the green. Selon information from Sports Zone, the financial situation is more complicated than before and OL will have to part with a player who has a strong appeal in the transfer window. The player in question is castello Lukeba. The 20-year-old central defender could therefore already leave OL.
OL want to recover Umtiti and a big check
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In order to regulate the accounts, the Rhone club is considering selling Lukeba which is valued at 20 million euros and which has a very good rating with European clubs. The French media also assures that to replace the young defender, OL are targeting Samuel Umtiti for a return. After recording Alexander’s returns Lacazette and Corentin TolissoLyon want to make a third move with Umtiti coming out of a good season with Lecce in Series A. Back at FC Barcelona this summer, the Frenchman no longer seems to be in the plans to Xavi. A boon for OL who absolutely must recruit players to improve the defensive sector. Especially since the departure of Jérôme Boateng and the likely future sale of castello Lukeba who is playing his second professional season and who has established himself as an indisputable starter with 37 games this season. A departure from a nugget from the club which will be compensated by a former nugget who failed to convince Barça, this is OL’s defensive plan for the summer transfer window of 2023.
