Olympique Lyonnais is currently in the middle of the summer preparation phase in Austria, while managing an important renewal of its workforce. The club actively seeks to separate players considered surplus, following a policy of reducing the wage bill due to financial difficulties. After the sale of several players such as Jordan Veretout, Rayan Cherki and Aleksandre Lacazette, Duje Caleta-Car should also leave the club for the Real Sociedad. At the same time, OL is under the attention of Everton, who has a strong interest in the right side Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The latter, under contract until 2027, would be open to a return to the Premier League, which could potentially lead to his departure.

In parallel with these player movements, the Lyon team continues its work in the field, despite difficult weather conditions. Moments of conviviality were observed within the group, with songs and teasing between the players. However, some players such as Maliick Fofana and Yaicin Chaib were unavailable during some training sessions, raising concerns about their participation in the next friendly match against Majorca. Everton’s interest in Fofana reinforces speculation around a possible start.

Mercato is therefore booming for OL, with concrete tracks for arrivals and departures. If Everton stepped up his efforts to recruit Maitaland-Niles and Fofana, the club would also have to look into recruiting a replacement for the Brazilian goaltender who left the club. The potential arrival of Dominik Greif, a Slovak guardian, is being considered, although it is part of a broader list of candidates. OL will therefore have to juggle the management of departures, the search for new recruits and the consolidation of its workforce for the coming season.