French clubs are busy for the 2025 winter transfer window. From Lyon to Rennes, via Atletico Madrid and Lens, several players like Tolisso, Griezmann, Danso and Samba are at the heart of the rumors.
Corentin Tolisso attracts Brighton, but stays at Lyon for now
Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Corentin Tolisso has attracted interest from Brighton in the Premier League. The English club could offer around 10 million euros for his transfer, but OL, in financial difficulty, could consider selling to reduce their payroll. However, Tolisso is not keen to leave Lyon this winter, although he is flattered by Brighton's interest.
Antoine Griezmann could leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season
Antoine Griezmann, under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2026, could leave the club at the end of the season. The French striker will make a final decision in March, and Madrid leaders will respect his choice. Although he has been essential for Atletico with 11 goals and 6 assists this season, Griezmann could be considering a departure to join MLS, notably Los Angeles FC.
Kevin Danso could join Wolverhampton in January
Kevin Danso, defender of Racing Club de Lens, could leave the club this winter. Wolverhampton have made the 26-year-old Austrian their priority in central defense. Lens, facing financial difficulties, are hoping to sell to generate €44m this winter, and Danso, believed to be worth €25m, could be one of the key transfers.
Stade Rennais is preparing an active transfer window with midfield reinforcements
Stade Rennais is planning an active winter transfer window with the arrival of Seko Fofana, and interest in Joris Chotard from Montpellier. Rennes is looking to replace players like Nahouirou Ahamada and Glen Kamara, deemed insufficient. Chotard, available for 6-7 million euros, could provide quality reinforcement in midfield, with German clubs also interested.
FC Barcelona faces difficulties in registering Dani Olmo
FC Barcelona is encountering legal problems to register Dani Olmo in its squad for the second part of the season. If the club does not find an urgent economic solution, it could lose Olmo, who could end his contract with Leipzig and sign elsewhere. PSG do not seem interested in the player, due to a “non-aggression” pact between the two clubs.
Lens prepares the departure of Brice Samba and seeks his successor
The Racing Club de Lens is preparing for the imminent departure of Brice Samba to Rennes and is looking for his replacement. Meïssa N'diaye, agent of Samba, proposed Alban Lafont, the goalkeeper of FC Nantes. However, Lafont is not unanimous in Lens due to lackluster performances. Pushed towards the exit by Nantes after the arrival of Anthony Lopes, Lafont could leave the club.
