Olympique Lyonnais is not wasting time in this summer transfer window. The Rhone club is multiplying avenues and contacts to strengthen itself. Particularly in the middle and in defense. It is for this last sector that things seem to be progressing quickly. According to our information, OL have taken the lead in recruiting Moussa Niakhaté, the central defender of Nottingham Forest.
Indeed, negotiations have been taking place for several days, and are progressing positively. Better still, according to our information, a medical visit is already scheduled for tomorrow. For Nottingham, it is a necessity to sell in order to stay within the English financial fair play guidelines. Recruited in 2022 by the English club, which was then in a buying frenzy, Niakhaté previously played for Mainz in the Bundesliga, after revealing himself in Ligue 1 with Metz. Now 28 years old, the Senegalese international could return to the French championship under the colors of Lyon.
Watford interested in Fodé Ballo-Touré (AC Milan)
Loaned to Fulham by AC Milan last season, Fodé Ballo-Touré will return to Italy but could very quickly return to England, where he interests Watford. He is one of the many Senegalese internationals who should be on the move during this transfer period. Under contract with AC Milan for another year, Fodé Ballo-Touré (16 caps with Senegal) does not seem to have any future prospects with the Rossoneri. This situation even forced the former Lille and Monaco player to go on loan to Fulham in the summer of 2023. If he has not managed to establish himself with the Cottagers, playing only eight games (230 minutes) in 2023-2024, the 27-year-old left-back could well return to England. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Watford, 15th in the Championship last season, have approached AC Milan for Fodé Ballo-Touré. It remains to be seen whether the 2021 African champion will be receptive to the idea of joining the Hornets.
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