Published on 06/28/2024 at 5:11 p.m.
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Highly coveted since the start of the transfer window by major European teams, an important player in the Gones squad has seen his name removed from one of the shortlists.
Nicolas Tagliafico, the Argentinian defender of Olympique Lyonnais, will ultimately not join Benfica Lisbon. Since the start of the transfer window, his name has figured prominently in the Portuguese club’s list. However, after discussions, Lisbon leaders decided to explore other options. One year before the end of his contract with OL, the full-back is attracting the interest of many European clubs such as Juventus Turin and AS Roma. Despite this, it was in Portugal that the rumors surrounding his transfer were the most insistent in recent weeks. Besides this option, Benfica were also interested in Robin Gosens from Union Berlin. However, according to the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romanothe Portuguese club has chosen to abandon these avenues and focus on other profiles.
A construction site on the left side of the Lyon defense
With the announcement of Henrique’s departure and the potential transfer of Tagliafico this summer, OL leaders must recruit. Even if Abner, from Betis Sevilla, is expected for eight million euros, it is crucial to find a replacement for the Argentina international if he leaves the club. Thus, the Lyon team recently checked the name of Archie Brown, currently at La Gantoise, to strengthen its left flank. Currently in Argentina to compete in the 2024 Copa América, the 31-year-old is focusing on his selection, which has qualified for the quarter-finals of the competition. Despite this, his file will remain a priority for OL this summer. With the departure of Henrique and the possible sale of the Argentinian, the Lyon leaders find themselves facing a significant challenge in strengthening their defense.
Estimated at around 8 million euros according to the site Transfer market, the former Ajax player is in demand everywhere. Still hard for Les Gones to retain him in the event of a substantial offer.
