The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 striker, Bafetimbi Gomis might be sold in the upcoming transfer window to help the club reduce their financial deficit
Following reports linking Bafetimbi Gomis with several clubs for a January transfer, Olympique Lyonnias President, Jean-Michel Aulas has stated that the club might sell their prized-asset in order to reduce the burden on the club's payroll. The president
has left the final decision to coach, Remi Garde, and seeks his counsel before making the final decision.
The Frenchman has been the top-scorer for Les Gones this season, and has proved to be a vital member of the squad. The striker’s performances in the 2012/13 campaign has led many clubs to develop interest in the player, including Chelsea and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, who
consider him to be a valuable addition to their respective squads.
The situation seems optimistic for those seeking to sign the in-form 27-year-old. The club president has been insisting that the club is willing to sell some of its players, in order to reduce their financial deficit. The Frenchman refused to mention any
particular names that would be departing from the Stade Gerland.
However, Aulas has now given voice to the name of the players, he deems transferable. The supremo included Gomis and the Brazilian player, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michel-Bastos-c25461 to the list of possible departures from Stade Gerland. It won’t be all easy though, as only a hefty sum
would convince Lyon to part ways with their prized players.
The 63-year-old insisted that playing well is not all that matters. The club should provide opportunity to their young players as well to feature in the games. He questioned:
“They are playing well, but are they allowing the youngsters from the youth academy to express themselves fully?”
The president has put the ball in the coach’s court, saying that it’s his decision now, whether he wants to keep the players, or considers them disposable. He explained:
“The coach will have a say in it. It will also depend on the position of the market.”
Aulas believes that the club hasn’t been able to keep up with their financial objectives this season, as their debt has escalated to €28 million already. The supremo said:
“Lyon still haven’t achieved their objectives.”
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