Lyon Relegated, Premier League Clubs Monitor Player Sales

Strasbourg and Chelsea, both owned by BlueCo, are expected to facilitate the transfer of several Chelsea players to Strasbourg in the summer of 2025 as Chelsea offloads players not in manager Enzo Maresca's plans. Strasbourg may sign new goalkeepers Filip Jorgensen or Mike Penders, and reinforce their defense with Aaron Anselmino following recent player sales and departures. Meanwhile, Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial irregularities, forcing them to sell key players to survive, with Rayan Cherki already sold to Manchester City. Lyon’s top prospect Malick Fofana has attracted interest from major Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool, highlighting his potential as a future star amid Lyon’s financial turmoil. Other Lyon players such as Georges Mikautadze are also gaining attention for their value and performance, making them targets for Premier League teams aiming to capitalize on Lyon’s enforced relegation. Despite appeals, Lyon’s financial crisis has created a buyer’s market for their talented squad, prompting urgent player sales to stabilize the club.