Brest's Pierre Lees-Melou nearing Lyon move
Lyon are looking to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Jordan Veretout, who has made a move to the Middle East. With a new period of austerity being introduced by new president Michelle Kang, the club are also looking to offload Nemanja Matić, one of the highest earners at the club, whilst captain Corentin Tolisso is also a reported target for Premier League sides.
OL are therefore looking to sign Lees-Melou, as first revealed by L'Équipe earlier this month. The Frenchman, also a target for Breton side Stade Rennais, is now moving closer to a move to the Groupama Stadium, Toubache-Ter understands.
Former Norwich City and OGC Nice midfielder Lees-Melou is contracted to Brest until the summer of 2027, however, a departure this summer is now looking higly likely with Lyon his most likely destination.
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