Coventry City's transfer bid for Loïs Openda is facing a setback as Lyon is nearing a loan deal with the Belgian international forward. The 26-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements in Turin and Juventus are looking to move him on before the end of the summer transfer window.
What happened?
According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Loïs Openda is nearing a loan move to Lyon from Juventus. The former Lens attacker is set to join Les Gones on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Why it matters for Coventry City
Coventry City were also interested in signing Openda from Juventus this summer. The Sky Blues are currently leading the Championship with 95 points from 46 games, 11 points clear of Ipswich. They have scored 97 goals and conceded 45, with a +52 goal difference.
What comes next?
As part of the potential deal, Lyon will pay €4m of Openda's annual salary, with his parent club paying the rest. This development may come as a blow to Coventry City and Lens, who are also interested in signing Openda from Juventus this summer. Coventry City are currently 1st in the Championship, with a recent form of WWWDD, and have scored 97 goals and conceded 45 this season.
Coventry City's manager will be looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer window, but the news of Openda's potential move to Lyon may be a setback for the Sky Blues. The club will be hoping to secure a deal for a top-class striker to bolster their attack and help them maintain their lead at the top of the Championship.
League standing: Coventry City are 1st in the Championship, with 95 points from 46 games, 11 points clear of Ipswich. Goals this season: Coventry City have scored 97 goals and conceded 45, with a +52 goal difference.
