While it has invested a lot in the offseason to strengthen a squad cut out for the L2, the Racing Club de Lens seemed set to be very wise this winter. A choice dictated as much by the excellent results of Franck Haise’s team as by a concern for savings. But this does not prevent many rumors associating Racing with various L1 players. And, surprisingly, particularly to those of Dijon, however red lantern of the championship …
Dijon will not be able to pay for its transfer
A few weeks ago, it was Jordan Marié who was announced in the sights of Blood and Gold. This Friday, Foot Mercato announced that his colleague in Dijon midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop would also be followed. A surprising announcement insofar as the 23-year-old Senegalese is loaned by OL to the Burgundians …
Why break the player’s loan at mid-season when he has taken part in almost all DFCO matches since the start of the season? It could be a will of the Burgundians which would have no connection with its sporting performances. Indeed, the loan contract provides for a final transfer of up to € 5 million in the event that Dijon is maintained at the end of the season. But whether he remains in L1 or not, the club will be faced with big economic difficulties related to TV rights revised downwards. Paying such a sum for Diop would be terrible for his finances. Unless he separates from the player this winter… A boon for the RCL?
According to Foot Mercato, Pape Cheick Diop is the priority target of RC Lens for the next transfer window
— Random Dijon FCO (@RandomDFCO) January 1, 2021
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