Lyon News

DEPOSED French league champions Lyon could benefit from having ex-France skipper, and former Arsenal ace, Patrick Vieira in their line-up, defender Jean-Alain Boumsong said on Friday.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's agent says the Real Madrid striker has yet to make a decision on his future amid reports he has travelled to Marseille for talks.

Lyon may be on the verge of clinching the signature of Lisandro Lopez, but the deposed champions admit it will be a struggle to lure any of their other chief targets to the Stade Gerland this summer.

The 21-year-old France international, who Real signed from Lyon for around 30m on July 1, will be presented at 1900 GMT.

Fresh from selling Karim Benzema to Real Madrid and signing Lisandro Lopez from FC Porto, Lyon have made an approach for Lille winger Michel Bastos, according to reports in France.

Lyon has agreed to sign FC Porto striker Lisandro Lopez for A 24 . The seven-time French league champion announced on its Web site Tuesday that the deal could rise to A 28 with performance bonuses.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas insists no-one at the club feels any bitterness towards Karim Benzema who is on the verge of joining Real Madrid.

Outgoing Lyon striker Karim Benzema has confessed to mixed feelings over his impending move to Real Madrid.

Toulouse have published an open letter to Lyon, reiterating that striker Andre-Pierre Gignac is not for sale.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez feels that "two more signings" will complete his overhaul at the Bernabeu.

London, July 3: Out of contract striker Michael Owen has agreed to join Manchester United on a 50 per cent pay cut.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano defended the club's spending spree, saying it was necessary to retain its place as the world's biggest club.

Lyon has agreed to sell winger Abdul Kader Keita to Turkish club Galatasaray. The 27-year-old Keita was said to have agreed a three-year contract at Galatasaray, where he will play under new coach Frank Rijkaard.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits he would love to take David Villa to the Nou Camp but insists the price must be right.

Arsenal Join Man Utd, Real, Barcelona & Inter In Chase For Lyon Star Benzema - Adebayor Transfer To AC Milan Imminent? Submitted by Scott Harkness on Mon, 2009-06-29 16:36. Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Lyon's French International striker Karim Benzema.

Olympique Lyonnais forward Miralem Pjanic believes hot shot team-mate Karim Benzema is close to completing a 38m move to Premier League champions Manchester United.

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Gregory Coupet to Paris St Germain, the Primera Division club have announced.

Lyon maintain they have not received any official offers for Karim Benzema despite him being linked with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Real Madrid have offered €32 million for Lyon striker Karim Benzema, Marca sports daily reported on Sunday.

Manchester United have stepped up their bid to sign Lyon striker Karim Benzema in a A 35m deal, George Gillet has pulled off a stunning deal to rescue Liverpool from a financial nightmare, Sunderland aim to beat Hull to striker Fraizer Campbell and Burnley are set to move for Rabiu Afolabi - the latest football gossip and rumour in today's ...