Although John Textor is optimistic, the financial situation of Olympique Lyonnais is far from idyllic. Sanctioned by the DNCG, OL, which has been banned from recruiting for the next transfer window, also risks administrative relegation at the end of the season.
It is therefore in this context that we should expect many departures during the January transfer window. If the objective of the Lyon board is to part with players like Anthony Lopes, Saël Kumbedi, Paul Akouokou, Maxence Caqueret, Wilfried Zaha, Gift Orban or even Ernest Nuamah, the situation could change in the last days of the transfer market.
Indeed, if Textor does not achieve its goals, it could be obliged to be attentive to offers that could be made for certain players on whom Pierre Sage is counting.
A situation which has put many training groups across Europe on alert. This is particularly the case for Juventus who are clearly eyeing a Lyon striker.
According to the latest information from Tuttosport, Juventus is evaluating the possibility of signing Georges Mikautadze in the form of a loan with an option to buy. An option which could become obligatory under certain conditions, and this for a total amount of around 20 million euros.
Barred at the forefront of OL's attack by Alexandre Lacazette, the former FC Metz player has only started four times in Ligue 1 since the start of the season, and only once in the last seven matches. Too little for Mikautadze, even if the latter is not currently considering leaving.
Still according to the Italian media, West Ham, which is in great difficulty this season in the Premier League, also checked Mikautadze's name on its shortlist.
Is a departure for Georges Mikautadze possible? Only as a last resort according to Jeunesfooteux.
