Olympique Lyonnais could be faced with a catastrophic situation in case of non-qualification for the Champions League, according to the threats of the DNCG that still weigh on the club. However, the club is already preparing its summer transfer market, despite financial difficulties. According to the Daily Record, OL is interested in a Scottish attacker currently playing with West Bromwich Albion in Championship, Eseosa Sule. The 19-year-old arrives at the end of his contract with WBA this summer, which could facilitate his transfer. However, other British clubs like Brentford and Bournemouth are also on the ranks to recruit the young attacker.
The qualification in the Champions League is crucial for OL, according to Florent Bergmann, an economic specialist in French football and a member of the DNCG for amateur football. Indeed, the DNCG is waiting for the auditors to be able to pronounce something other than a large risk of termination for OL. The qualification in the Champions League would allow OL to gain financial visibility and ensure its continued operation.
OL face Rennes this Saturday night in a crucial match for their qualifying in the Champions League. Joe Montemurro’s team posted their confidence before the semifinal return to Arsenal, after taking an advantage in the game go to England.
However, OL is going through a difficult time with their coach Paulo Fonseca, who wanted to fight Thursday at a press conference. Despite an improved performance since taking over in February, the Portuguese coach has not been able to prevent his team from being eliminated in the Europa League and is currently sixth in the League table, three points behind the podium. The task will be difficult against Rennes this Saturday evening, even though the Breton side has nothing more to play for. Indeed, freed from any pressure, they could pose even more problems for the OL. Despite being tenth in Ligue 1, Rennes’ dynamic since Habib Beye’s arrival as coach is promising, with a record of 21 points out of 33 possible, identical to that of Paulo Fonseca. Only PSG and Strasbourg have done better than OL and Rennes on this period, showing that theranking doesn’t always reflect the true state of affairs.