The next few days will be decisive for Lucas Chevalier, who is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain. A €55 million financial agreement, including bonuses, was concluded between the LOSC and the PSG for the transfer of this French international player. This loss is a hard blow for the Lille club, especially for its coach Bruno Genesio, who fears that other key players will leave the club. This situation is indirectly linked to the movements of the PSG, notably the forthcoming arrival of Ilya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth and Bafodé Diakité from the LOSC.

The transfer of Ilya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth to PSG, estimated at 63 million euros without bonuses, is about to be formalized. Details of the additional clauses are currently being finalized. To compensate for this departure, Bournemouth accelerated negotiations for the acquisition of Bafodé Diakité, 24, who has already reached a contractual agreement with the English club. Discussions between Lille and Bournemouth on this transfer are intensifying around an amount close to 35 million euros, although some details remain to be settled before the formalisation.

Bruno Genesio is visibly concerned about the evolution of the mercato and the possible loss of two of its best elements as it approaches the resumption of Ligue 1. He therefore awaits a firm response from President Olivier Létang regarding the club’s transfer strategies. The current situation highlights the need for the LOSC to strengthen its staff and maintain its key players in the face of the growing interest of major European clubs.