Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas discussed Inter defender Diego Godin and Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho in an interview with French media outlet Europe1 earlier today.
“You have to ask Juninho and Bruno Cheyrou what will happen. However, it is true that these are names that have been screened, as have many others. We have the possibility, despite the health crisis, to carry out a rather ambitious shopping campaign. We want to aim for the top places in the next season.”
The French club has already contacted the 34-year-old Uruguayan defender’s entourage to discuss a possible deal, despite the fact that the former Atletico Madrid man has only been in Milan for one season.
Godin joined Inter on a free transfer last summer, signing a three-year contract worth around €20 million total, accounting for his salary and the add-ons. Despite that, the club are keen to let him go after only one campaign, with coach Antonio Conte not fully convinced by the performances of the veteran, who has seemingly struggled to adapt to a back three.
One issue for Lyon is Godin’s wages, and this will put the 34-year-old in a tough position. The player has the choice between agreeing to lower wages in France or trying to earn back his starting position in Milan.
