The 19-year-old has attracted a lot of suitors in recent times and has been linked with a move away from the Ligue 2 outfit with Reading a likely destination
Newly promoted English Premier League side, Reading, are reportedly leading the race for the signature of the highly rated Frenchman.
Lens are reluctant to part ways with one of their star players, who performed brilliantly for the French club last season. However, the Ligue 2 outfit expect Kondogbia to depart before the start of the next Ligue 2 campaign.
According to reports, several clubs are keeping tabs on the talented youngster, who plays in holding midfield position. Kondogbia, who has constantly been linked with the likes of Sevilla, Juventus, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019, Newcastle United and Reading, looks set to leave
Lens.
Reports claim that a fee in the region of 4 to 5 million Pounds will be enough to secure the signature of the highly-rated Frenchman. That has alerted many clubs including English Premier League side Reading, who are reportedly readying a bid for the midfielder.
The French club have revealed that talks are ongoing with an unnamed club regarding Kondogbia’s possible transfer. Lens sporting director Antoine Sibierski has claimed that next couple of days are very important as he expects this matter to be resolved soon.
"It should be sorted out in 48 hours," Sibierski told L'Equipe.
English Premier League club Reading, who have returned to the top division of the English football this year, are very busy in the transfer market ahead of the new season. Manager Brian McDermott has already secured the services of several quality players
including http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Gunter.
The Reading manager rates the Frenchman in high regards and is keen to acquire the services of the Lens man as he feels that the addition of the midfielder will add much needed stability to his side.
Reading are desperate to stay in top flight and hope to conclude a deal for Kondogbia as early as possible in order to get their preparation underway for the next season.
Geoffrey Kondogbia managed to make 40 appearances for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/RC-Lens-c40322 last season in all competitions and also grabbed a goal in the process.
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