Lyon table opening offer for Chelsea defensive target

Olympique Lyonnais have accelerated their curiosity in RC Lens defender Jonathan Clauss, amid reported curiosity from Chelsea.

The French aspect are eager on including the 29 year-old to their ranks as they give the impression of being to bolster their choices in huge areas, and Clauss definitely suits the invoice, having been one of many prime defenders in Ligue 1 final season.

The Frenchman registered 5 targets and 11 assists in 37 Ligue 1 appearances as he helped Lens in direction of a European spot, although their thrilling aspect in the end got here up simply quick.

Excl: Olympique Marseille have a gap bid able to signal Jonathan Clauss from Lens. Talks now ongoing to succeed in an settlement. ?? #OM

Once more – Mertens and Dybala are usually not within the checklist for OM this summer season, as issues stand. #TeamOM pic.twitter.com/5Gf7PhTiIb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2022

Now, as per L’Equipe, Lyon have tabled a gap provide of 5m euros, with the potential to rise to 6m euros with add-ons. Nevertheless, this was promptly rejected by their fellow Ligue 1 aspect, who’re regarded as holding out for nearer to double figures.

Chelsea within the race?

Chelsea had been regarded as eager on a transfer for Clauss final month, however it appears as if the Blues have cooled their curiosity for the second, with Cesar Azpilicueta’s future nonetheless up within the air.

? Chelsea have made preliminary contact over signing France worldwide Jonathan Clauss:

– He may substitute Azpilicueta
– Prices round £10m
– He helps #CFC
– Atletico additionally need him: https://t.co/3brT0o5FwK

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) June 21, 2022

Ought to the Spaniard depart, Thomas Tuchel could return to the deal given the dearth of choices at proper wing-back past the thrilling Reece James.

Nevertheless, with the likes of Dujon Sterling within the academy, and a buy-back clause on Tino Livramento from subsequent season, they could possibly be tempted to forego Clauss and wait it out.

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Premier League desk

#	Crew	MP	D	P
1	AFC Bournemouth	0	0	0
2	Arsenal FC	0	0	0
3	Aston Villa	0	0	0
4	Brentford FC	0	0	0
5	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	0	0
6	Chelsea FC	0	0	0
7	Crystal Palace	0	0	0
8	Everton FC	0	0	0
9	Fulham FC	0	0	0
10	Leeds United	0	0	0
11	Leicester Metropolis	0	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0	0
13	Manchester Metropolis	0	0	0
14	Manchester United	0	0	0
15	Newcastle United	0	0	0
16	Nottingham Forest	0	0	0
17	Southampton FC	0	0	0
18	Tottenham Hotspur	0	0	0
19	West Ham United	0	0	0
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	0	0

Participant	Crew	Objectives
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	23
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	23
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	18
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	17
Mane, Sadio	Liverpool FC	16
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	15
Jota, Diogo	Liverpool FC	15
Vardy, Jamie	Leicester Metropolis	15
Zaha, Wilfried	Crystal Palace	14
Sterling, Raheem	Manchester Metropolis	13
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	12
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	12
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	12
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	11
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	11
Mahrez, Riyad	Manchester Metropolis	11
Richarlison	Everton FC	11
Pukki, Teemu	Norwich Metropolis	11
Raphinha	Leeds United	11
Watkins, Ollie	Aston Villa	11

Participant	Crew	Crimson Playing cards	Yellow Playing cards
Mings, Tyrone	Aston Villa	0	11
Xhaka, Granit	Arsenal FC	1	10
Tarkowski, James	Burnley FC	0	11
Firpo, Junior	Leeds United	0	11
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	0	10
Gallagher, Conor	Crystal Palace	0	10
Brownhill, Josh	Burnley FC	0	10
Bednarek, Jan	Southampton FC	0	10
Bissouma, Yves	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	10
Moreno, Rodrigo	Leeds United	0	9
Neves, Ruben	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	9
Romeu, Oriol	Southampton FC	0	9
Rudiger, Antonio	Chelsea FC	0	9
Mctominay, Scott	Manchester United	0	9
Salisu, Mohammed	Southampton FC	0	8
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	0	8
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	0	8
Dennis, Emmanuel	Watford FC	0	7
Richarlison	Everton FC	0	8
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	1	7

Participant	Crew	Assists
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	13
Alexander-Arnold, Trent	Liverpool FC	12
Barnes, Harvey	Leicester Metropolis	11
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	10
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	10
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	10
Robertson, Andy	Liverpool FC	10
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	9
James, Reece	Chelsea FC	9
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	9
Cancelo, Joao	Manchester Metropolis	9
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	8
Jesus, Gabriel	Manchester Metropolis	8
Kulusevski, Dejan	Tottenham Hotspur	8
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	7
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	7
Antonio, Michail	West Ham United	7
Lacazette, Alexandre	Arsenal FC	7
Mbeumo, Bryan	Brentford FC	7
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	6