In France, it has become clear in recent days that Olympique Lyonnais is in a very bad position. The club is plagued by financial problems and has been hit with a transfer ban. If the situation does not improve by the end of the season, the club will be relegated to Ligue 2.
This situation is obviously not without consequences for the Belgians under contract with the club. Malick Fofana, for example, seems to be in full possession of his means. The 19-year-old wide receiver is one of the players who is well positioned on the market and could bring in millions. Orel Mangala is also still under contract at Lyon.
Everton could benefit from Lyon’s malaise
The Lyonnais paid 35 million euros to snatch the midfielder from Nottingham Forest in February, but without success. He was eventually loaned to Everton, where he replaced Amadou Onana. Foot Market indicates that Everton leaders would like to take advantage of its situation in Lyon.
Mangala has done very well on the banks of the Mersey in recent weeks. He has played 90 minutes each time in the last two Premier League matches. The fact that there is no purchase option for Mangala could, however, prove advantageous for the Lyonnais.
OL need money and will certainly want to get rid of a superfluous player like Mangala. The Toffees will hope this transfers him permanently for a bargain price. It seems almost certain that Lyon will have to settle for a lower price than they paid less than a year ago. Transfer market currently estimates the value of Mangala at 20 million euros. There is no doubt that Everton, who are not very well off, will try to take advantage.
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