The Lucas Paqueta file is complicated for Lyon
OL Mercato: Already highly courted on the transfer market, Lucas Paqueta is also followed in the Premier League, where a cador would like to sign him.
OL Mercato: Tottenham enters the race for Lucas Paqueta
Stay, not stay? This is the question that everyone is asking at Olympique Lyonnais concerning Lucas Paqueta. The talented attacking midfielder is courted by several European clubs, especially in the Premier League where Arsenal and Newcastle United have confirmed their interest. The last named, which was bought recently by a Saudi prince, could also put 60 million euros on the table to afford the services of the player.
As a reminder, OL would wait at least 50 million euros for Lucas Paqueta. If Newcastle is a serious competitor in the file, it is another Premier League club which could give cold sweats to the club of Jean-Michel Aulas. According to information from soccer london, Tottenham would have entered the race for the Brazilian international (33 selections, 1 but). Looking for a midfielder to strengthen their midfield, the Spurs have already provided several players including Yves Bissouma (ex-Brighton) and Ivan Perisic (formerly Inter).
OL Mercato: Spurs on pole among Lyon’s competitors
Tottenham could be Olympique Lyonnais’ number one competitor in the Lucas Paqueta case. Indeed, the fact that Spurs will play in the Champions League next season would have an unprecedented advantage against Arsenal and Newcastle, the Brazilian’s other contenders in the Premier League.
OL should not retain their player in the event of an attractive offer, because the club needs to sell to relieve their finances after a period characterized by the Covid and the Mediapro fiasco. In addition, the Gones have provided a striker in the person of Alexandre Lacazette and could be more inclined to sell their midfield. However, Lucas Paqueta could also stay in the Rhone city with the arrival of future majority shareholder John Textor, made official this week.