The 21-year-old has a £19 million release clause in his contract, and he is on the radar of Liverpool and Manchester United. The player has now hinted to GOAL that he is likely to be on the move, and he has said his goodbyes as well. The development will come as a major boost for any club hoping to sign him.
Speaking after Lyon’s 2-0 win over Angers in their final league game of the season, the 21-year-old said: “Thanks to OL, the coach, the staff, the president, my teammates and all people at the club.”
It will be interesting to see where the French international ends up. He has been outstanding for Lyon this season, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool and Manchester United. They need more depth and creativity in the final third, and the 21-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He is capable of operating as a central attacking midfielder as well as a wide player. He will add goals and creativity to the side.
The Frenchman is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a top class Premier League attacker with the right guidance. Furthermore, the reported asking price seems quite reasonable, and he could prove to be a major bargain at that price.
Liverpool have been overly dependent on Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz for creativity and goals this season. They need more quality on the side, and the 21-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. His versatility could be a bonus if they manage to get the deal done.
The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be quite exciting for the young midfielder as well. They could help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
As far as Manchester United are concerned, they need more quality in the final. Bruno Fernandes has been carrying the creative and goal-scoring burden for them, and the Portuguese needs more help in the final third. The Frenchman will be able to slot into multiple roles and chip in with goals and creativity. He has 32 goal contributions this season.
