Five days before the closing of the transfer market, find the main news of the day in Le journal des transfers.
Departure of Bruno Guimaraes: OL did not say yes
While the subject is very sensitive among supporters, Olympique Lyonnais has denied having given its agreement to Newcastle for the transfer of Bruno Guimaraes. While the English club has offered 40 million euros to OL for the transfer of its Brazilian midfielder (bought for 20 million euros two years ago), rumor has it that the club of Jean-Michel Aulas is only waiting for the player’s agreement to let his player go. The very quick reaction of supporters, hostile to this transfer, on social networks, may have helped to change the club’s mind…
Franck Kessié would have chosen Barça
At the end of the contract next June with AC Milan, Franck Kessié would have chosen to join FC Barcelona. According to Sky, the Ivorian international midfielder (currently at CAN) has reached an agreement with the Catalans for a contract from next July.
Marcelo terminated his contract with OL
Dismissed by Peter Bosz for several months, Marcelo, who played with the reserve team, for his part reached an agreement to terminate his contract with OL amicably. The 34-year-old defender was under contract until June 2023. He has not, for the moment, given any indication of a possible destination.
Corentin Tolisso to replace Bruno Guimaraes?
Olympique Lyonnais has made Corentin Tolisso its priority track to replace Bruno Guimaraes, for whom Newcastle have made a golden bridge. The former home, at the end of the contract next June, could be interested. Read here.
Nice: the Brahimi track comes to fruition
Angers player Billal Brahimi is getting closer and closer to signing up with OGC Nice. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder, who arrived in Angers this summer after a year at Le Mans (on loan from Reims), is a priority for Christophe Galtier.
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