After a disappointing summer transfer window in terms of sales, RC Lens will probably not be able to cut it this winter. In any case, this is the “promise” made by Pierre Dréossi, the general director of the club. It remains to know the identity of the players on the starting line. Decryption.
Pierre Dréossi announces the color
In search of around a hundred million euros, RC Lens thought it would achieve a good part of its objective by parting ways with Neil El Aynaoui and of Kevin Danso. However, the transfers of both players failed due to medical reasons. Either a shortfall of almost 40 million euros that the artesian club will have to fill in January.
« We have interesting assets and already interest from certain clubs. For us, the most difficult thing is not to sell, it is to have a balance between our economic concerns and the sporting objective, assures Pierre Dréossi in the columns of the Voice of the North. You're not going to sell out everyone and find yourself with a wooden team. The winter transfer window will allow us to balance what we could have done, what we could not do this summer. »
A drop-off point for certain undesirables
And according to Foot Marketthree elements with limited playing time appear at the top of the list of available players. Unsurprisingly, Angelo Fulgini is concerned, he who had already been pushed out in August. The fault lies in a contract which is not necessarily in line with its level of performance. The salary situation also comes into play with regard to Nampalys Mendyappearing simply four times since the start of the season.
The Senegalese international broke his silence last month, saying he was no longer part of the club's plans. Remains the case of David Pereira da Costawhich has an exit voucher. Having not fully confirmed the hopes placed in him, the playmaker has particular touches in MLS and could well be tempted by a new challenge. However, even in the event of interesting sales for the players mentioned above, RC Lens will never reach the sum of 40 million euros.
Danso, the adjustment variable?
Therefore, the hypothesis of a sale of Kevin Danso could well resurface. Back in competition for a month, the Austrian international proves that he is indeed fit for the high level. Which could interest clubs looking for a good deal and having to compensate for an injury. Always according to Foot Market, la Juventus Turin remains a serious contender. Premier League clubs could also come to the rescue.
Author of a great start to the season, Abdukodir Khusanov would not be available, unless there was an offer that was impossible to refuse. The situation is the same with Andy Diouf, for whom a transfer is more likely for next summer. In terms of arrivals, the club does not intend to be active, unless there is an inexpensive loan opportunity. A robot portrait that could well match James McAteeManchester City's attacking midfielder.
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