As its mid-season hearing with the DNCG approaches, RC Lens is not reassured. The body has proven, in the management of the OL file, to be ready to bang its fist on the table to sanction, as necessary, clubs in poor financial health.
This summer, the Sang-et-Or had anticipated and negotiated the transfers of Kevin Danso and Neil El Aynaoui to SSC Napoli and AS Monaco. These operations, which ultimately failed, should have avoided this headache for the Lens management. Still, this is not the case and we will have to sell this winter. But who?
Kevin Danso ou Abdukodir Khusanov
Obviously, the defender's name comes back on the table. Despite his abortive departure, the Austrian remains one of the greatest market values in the squad. And a significant salary: 1.5 million euros per year. Upset by the Neapolitan soap opera, we can imagine that a new start will do him the greatest good. RCL accounting will also appreciate it.
Otherwise, there is one of his defensive competitors: Abdukodir Khusanov. The axial is the revelation of the start of the northern season. Several clubs, including OM and European giants, have him on their radar. Not sure that Lens can afford the luxury of refusing a good sale in these conditions.
Nampalys Mendy
On another note, a departure from Nampalys Mendy could be a great solution. The midfielder has entered the final year of his contract. What's more, we can't say that his trainer counts a lot on his qualities.
Since the start of the season, the Senegalese has only played 109 minutes. A record that represents barely more than a full match. Soon free and not essential sportingly, a sale would be an excellent operation for Racing. That said, given the reasons for his low playing time, it's hard to believe number 26 will make things easier.
David Pereira da Costa
Finally, and in continuity with the information revealed by The Teamthe name of David Pereira da Costa arises. The attacking midfielder would have several touches in the United States. And unlike last summer, the door would no longer be closed. At 23 years old and, above all, a year and a half from the end of his contract, the Portuguese could cross the Atlantic. Not necessarily the most bankable player in the squad, the Lisbon native is the very definition of “there are no small savings”.
Premier League? Bundesliga? La Liga? Nope. Here, we thrill to the matches of the French and Portuguese championships. Vitinha and João Neves are excellent reasons to love football.
