The Rhone giants are preparing to make separate bids for Ryad Boudebouz, Cristian Tanase and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leo-c22011 in a bid to further strengthen the squad ahead of the new campaign
As they prepare for a tough encounter against Evian TG on Thursday, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 know that they are mathematically out of contention for a place in the Champions League next season. Though he wouldn’t want to say it out right, President Jean-Michel
Aulas knows that he will not be able to see his players play in the competition and will have to settle for the Europa League.
However, failure to play in the UCL does not mean that the club has lost ambition. Les Gones are keen on returning to the competition quickly and are looking to invest on new players in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Le Progres claims that the Rhone giants are looking to reduce the payroll but also want to sign quality players at a low price.
Throughout the campaign, Les Gones have been keeping tabs on Algerian international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryad-Boudebouz-c31970. The young midfielder is currently under contract at FC Sochaux Montbeliard who are likely to be relegated by the end of the current campaign.
And the youngster is keen on joining a club whose president admires him.
However, Boudebouz is not the only target. Reports claim that Steaua Bucuresti star, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-Tanase-c9607 is also under the radar of the Rhone giants. The 25-year-old midfielder who can also operate down the flanks, has had a great season with the Romanian giants
and will be a great addition to the squad.
Under contract at the Bucharest-based club until 2014, Tanase is also keen on making a switch and is followed by Fiorentina and Juventus.
On the other hand, Lyon seek to find a good replacement for ageing defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Renan-c30806 Simoes, nicknamed Leo, is also linked with a move to Stade de Gerland.
At just 3 million Euros, the defender could prove to be a great bargain for Lyon who are keen on finding a suitable partner for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dejan-Lovren-c10779.
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