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Yesterday’s Ligue 1 transfer roundup consisted of an update on Neymar, Monaco’s interest in Shkodran Mustafi and Rennes’ talks for Laurent Koscielny. Today’s edition is comprised of Les Monegasques’ eyes on Henry Onyekuru, news on the future of Moussa Dembele and Lille’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen.
Monaco want Onyekuru
Report: According to L’Equipe, Monaco want to take Henry Onyekuru to the Stade Louis II this summer. It is even reported that a deal is close, and the two clubs are said to have agreed a fee of €15m (£13.7m) for the Nigeria international.
Verdict: It is surprising to see Everton close to moving another winger with a lot of potential on after Ademola Lookman was sold to RB Leipzig last week. The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 games on loan at Galatasaray last season and has a career total of 56 in 132 club appearances from the flanks, which is mightily impressive. But the Toffees’ loss is Monaco’s gain, and he would become the second wing signing of the summer following the permanent arrival of Gelson Martins from Atletico Madrid. If the former Anderlecht wide-man can recreate his form from Turkey for the French club, €15m (£13.7m) will represent a bargain.
How likely is the deal? 8/10
Sylvinho adamant Dembele will stay
Report: Lyon manager Sylvinho has confirmed that Moussa Dembele will not be leaving the club this summer. He said, “Moussa Dembele does not move, for us the window is closed. OK? We have a strong squad and a good team.”
Verdict: It was understood previously that Manchester United would be interested in the former Celtic forward if Romelu Lukaku departs during this transfer window, but this is a firm indication that the Red Devils would face a huge fight for the 23-year-old. The former France U21 international only joined Les Gones last year but has impressed for the club by scoring 20 goals in 46 games. It is unlikely that Dembele will spend that long with the club considering his potential to play for a European leading light, but for now, he would be best off staying in France before making another big jump. If he can follow last year up with another good campaign this time around, there will be plenty of opportunities for a move next summer.
How likely is the deal? 5/10
Osimhen close to Lille
Report: It is understood by footballlive.ng that Victor Osimhen is close to a move to Lille from Charleroi. His representative Ariyo Igbayilola confirmed that himself and his client are in France and “the only thing left is for the boy to put pen to paper.”
Verdict: The Nigeria international has only just signed for current club Charleroi, but it looks like he will be on the move again soon. The former Wolfsburg man enjoyed a lucrative season in front of goal last term as he netted 20 times in 36 games. He is still just 20 years old and therefore is in line with Lille’s transfer policy of bringing in younger players – only one new signing so far this summer is over the age of 25. Osimhen’s arrival will do little to help the club and the fans forget about Nicolas Pepe, whose confirmation as Arsenal’s new winger is imminent, but, in time, he may be able to have a similar impact as the 24-year-old in France.
How likely is the deal? 9/10
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