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Yesterday’s Ligue 1 transfer roundup consisted of interest in Montpellier’s Ruben Aguilar as well as Monaco’s pursuit of Mattia Perin and Andre Silva. Today’s edition is comprised of Yusuf Yazici being chased by Lille as well as the latter’s desire to capture Celtic’s Jozo Simunovic. Also, Liverpool have their eyes on Francois Kamano.
Lille in talks for Yazici
Report: Trabzonspor’s president Ahmet Agaoglu has been talking of Lille’s hunt for Yusuf Yazici. He said that negotiations are in progress, with the French club having offered €15m (£13.8m) for the Turkey international’s services. However, this is a long way off what Trabzonspor want, Agaoglu added.
Verdict: Yazici is a man in demand this summer, with Manchester United also said to be keen. The 22-year-old did not have his best campaign in the Super Lig last time out, but interested parties will be more impressed by the attacking midfielder’s 2017/18 season during which he scored 10 goals and provided five assists. Lille have a lot of money to spend towards the end of this transfer window following the recent sales of Nicolas Pepe and Rafael Leao and so they should be able to get closer to Trabzonspor’s demands. With just Jonathan Ikone in attacking midfield, more depth is needed if Christophe Galtier’s team are to be competitive both in the league and in Europe next season.
How likely is the deal? 7.5/10
Lille eye Simunovic
Report: According to The Daily Record, Lille are also said to stepping up their attempts to sign Celtic’s Jozo Simunovic. Les Dogues have entered into talks with the Scottish Premier League outfit but as of yet, they have been unable to complete a deal.
Verdict: With the windfall from those two sales, Lille are beginning to flex their muscles as they look to bring reinforcements in. Simunovic was not a guaranteed starter for Celtic last season, playing just 30 games in all competitions, but a lot of that was down to injuries which blighted his campaign. Still, the 24-year-old contributed enough to help the Bhoys win the famed treble-treble. Neil Lennon and co do not necessarily want to sell him so a good offer would need to be lodged. Lille do already have five centre-backs, but Jose Fonte is now 35, whilst Edgar Le (TRT Spor via Sport Witness) and Antoine Soumaoro have both been linked with moves away from the club, which may mean another defender is required.
How likely is the deal? 7/10
Liverpool consider late Kamano bid
Report: As per The Sun, Liverpool are weighing up a late bid for Bordeaux’s Francois Kamano. Jurgen Klopp and co are said to be considering a £20m deal for the 23-year-old as they look to bring in cover for their attack.
Verdict: Whilst Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are undisputedly Klopp’s first-choice trio in attack, it is always good to have other options. Last season, Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri played the role of back-up options to positive effect, but a third replacement would mean that the German manager has two players in each offensive position should disaster strike. And the Guinea international would not be a bad choice, either. He netted 10 goals in Ligue 1 for his side last term, as well as three in the Europa League. Les Girondins are short at left-wing though so would need to bring in a replacement should Kamano move to Merseyside.
How likely is the deal? 6/10
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