Lyon poised to loan Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma

Lyon are reportedly looking to renew their pursuit of Arnaut Danjuma, a 27-year-old forward who was previously on their radar, according to a report by Foot Mercato.

Danjuma, who stands at 178 cm, spent the last season on loan at Everton, where he made 20 appearances and scored 2 goals.

Additionally, the Dutch international has represented the Netherlands in 20 matches, contributing 2 goals to his national team.

During the winter transfer window, Danjuma was a key target for Lyon, who were eager to bolster their attacking options. However, the deal proved too complicated at the time, primarily due to the challenge of persuading Everton to terminate their loan agreement with the player. Consequently, Lyon had to abandon their pursuit and move on to other targets.

With the new season underway, Lyon are determined to strengthen their squad to compete on multiple fronts, both domestically and in European competitions. Foot Mercato reports that the club is now revisiting the possibility of bringing Danjuma to Lyon, this time through a loan agreement with an option to buy from his parent club, Villarreal.

This potential move reflects Lyon’s commitment to reinforcing their team with quality players who can make an immediate impact. Danjuma’s versatility and experience at both club and international levels make him an attractive prospect for Lyon, who are looking to add depth and dynamism to their forward line.

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However, Lyon are not alone in their interest. The report also notes that other Ligue 1 clubs are keen on securing Danjuma’s signature, meaning Lyon will face significant competition in their efforts to sign the Dutch forward. The outcome of these negotiations will likely depend on the terms of the proposed loan agreement and the player’s own preferences regarding his next move.

As the transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see if Lyon can successfully negotiate a deal for Danjuma or if they will again be forced to explore alternative options. The club’s renewed interest in Danjuma underscores their ambition to build a squad capable of challenging for titles and making a strong showing in all competitions this season.

For now, Danjuma’s future remains uncertain, but his potential move to Lyon could be a crucial step in the club’s efforts to achieve their goals. Football fans will be watching closely to see how this transfer saga unfolds and whether Danjuma will find himself playing in Ligue 1 in the near future.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.