Ligue 1 special: Players who might leave French Ligue 1 this summer
This summer has been probably one of the busiest summers in terms of transfer activity in France. With so many players reaching the final stages of their current contracts and some attracting way too much attention, it seems that the Ligue 1 would see a lot of players leave France by the end of this summer.
Bettor.com takes a look at the players who might be leaving Ligue 1 this summer.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863 (LOSC Lille)
The 20-year-old Belgian international was instrumental in helping Les Dogues to their first domestic double in 67 years last season. The youngster was voted UNFP player of the year award at such a young age. Furthermore, his performances have made him one of the most highly-sought-after player in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
Hazard was recently linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain but Lille coach Rudi Garcia will never let the youngster leave Stade Metropole to join a rival Ligue 1 club.
However, Lille are prepared to sell the youngster to another club if a good offer comes around. Bayern Munich, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan have all been linked with the Belgian protégé.
Though Lille are reluctant to let go of their star player, a good offer might tempt the LOSC direction into selling their prized asset as the club is looking to make a few more signings this summer.
Chances of staying: 50 %
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dejan-Lovren-c10779 (Olympique Lyonnais)
22-year-old Croatian international Dejan Lovren has been impressive for Lyon since joining the Rhone giants from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2010. However, the youngster might not be at the Stade Gerland for long.
For several weeks, French newspapers claim that English Premier League giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Defence-c38904.
Newly-appointed Lyon coach, Remi Garde is keen on keeping the talented defender at Stade Gerland but a move away from the Rhone giants can’t be ruled out as Lyon do need cash in order to make some new signings for next season.
Chances of leaving: 60 %
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marvin-Martin-c24496 (Sochaux Montbéliard)
The 23-year-old Sochaux playmaker was the revelation of the 2010/2011 Ligue 1 season. The youngster topped the Ligue 1 assist charts with 17 assists to his name. A seventeen-minute cameo as a sub in an international friendly against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 further provided proof that the young Frenchman is destined for bigger things.
Though Les Lionceaux are desperate to hold on to their prized asset, it seems that the youngster’s willingness to move on to a bigger challenge would be too much for Sochaux.
Manchester United, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and AC Milan are reportedly keeping tabs on the youngster so a move away from Stade Auguste Bonal can’t be counted out this summer.
Chances of leaving: 70%
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Miralem-Pjanic-c25984 (Olympique Lyonnais)
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yoann-Gourcuff-c37416’s arrival at the Stade Gerland last summer resulted in Pjanic being relegated to the bench. Before the start of the 2010/2011 Ligue 1 season, the 21-year-old midfielder was a regular member of Les Gones starting XI but following the arrival of Gourcuff from Bordeaux, the Bosnian found first team opportunities hard to come by and played a peripheral role in the 2010/2011 Ligue 1 campaign for Les Gones.
Bundesliga side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 can’t be counted out if the youngster doesn’t guarantee of regular playing time at the club.
Chances of leaving: 75 %
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