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Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lyon, Serie A

Ligue 1 strugglers Olympique Lyon have announced the immediate appointment of Italian tactician Fabio Grosso as their new chief of staff. According to the club's official website, the 45-year-old will replace underperforming manager Laurent Blanc at the helm starting next week.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

Lyon Out of Transfer Race to Sign Milan Target Pulisic

July 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have received a huge boost in the pursuit of Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT international disinterested to move anywhere else other than the Rossoneri.

Hertha Berlin have laid eyes on Diego Demme and suggested a trade with Lucas Tousart, who’s already familiar with new Napoli coach Rudi Garcia.

Napoli’s Garcia Fancies Hertha Ace Tousart in Potential Swap

June 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia is the main reason why Napoli are eyeing Tousart, having trained the 26-year-old at Olympique Lyonnais for one season, before he moved to Berlin.

Samuel Umtiti is enjoying a bounce-back campaign at Lecce and is drawing interest from fellow Serie A sides, especially Roma and Inter.

Inter Among Clubs Interested in Barcelona Outcast Umtiti

June 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

A mega-money offer is expectedly in the works to entice Lyon graduate Samuel Umtiti, who is equally leaning towards an adventure in the Middle East. Umtiti played an extremely pivotal role in helping Lecce stay afloat in Serie A.

Roma brought in Houssem Aouar for medicals on Easter Monday, but they had yet to fully come to terms at the time. The parties finalized the agreement.

Roma Iron Out Details to Onboard Prized Free Agent

May 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Napoli, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma brought in Houssem Aouar for medicals on Easter Monday, but they had yet to fully come to terms at the time. A few sides continued to poke around the Lyon playmaker afterward, but there are no more doubts he will indeed join La Lupa.

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season.

Secret Easter Meeting Indicates Roma Transfer for Aouar

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season. Real Betis, Napoli, Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Roma have all kept close tabs on the 24-year-old, who has reportedly passed his medical already for the Giallorossi.

Milan have furthered their contacts to acquire Houssem Aouar, and they have opened talks with Olympique Lyonnais to try bringing him in January.

Milan Back in the Orbit for Lyon Trequartista Aouar

March 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Algeria, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have resumed chasing after Houssem Aoaur. He is not expected to renew with Olympique Lyonnais, and technical director Paolo Maldini is keen to boost his squad with the Algerian attacker as one of his main targets. Real Madrid's Marco Asensio is another potential option.

Roma are in advanced talks to sign Rasmus Kristensen from Leeds United, but Rick Karsdorp has no intention of leaving and is blocking a new arrival.

Outcast Rick Karsdorp Inches Closer to Roma Exit

January 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma outcast Rick Karsdorp is ever closer to leaving the club following his exclusion from first team football by Jose Mourinho since that fateful match away at Sassuolo.

Roma publicly pumped the brakes on the Davide Frattesi deal and reignited their interest in Houssem Aouar, who’s on an expiring contract.

Roma Resume Chasing Alternative Target for the Midfield

January 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma publicly pumped the brakes on the Davide Frattesi deal and reignited their interest in Houssem Aouar, who’s on an expiring contract. José Mourinho would like to get a midfielder in January. Instead, Torino have no intention of letting go of Sasa Lukic despite challenging extension talks.

Rick Karsdorp answered the call-up and resumed training with his teammates on Monday. He had refused to do so about three weeks ago.

Karsdorp Back to Work but Future Remains Uncertain

December 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fulham, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Rick Karsdorp answered the call-up and resumed training with his teammates on Monday. He had refused to do so about three weeks ago after a falling out with José Mourinho and didn’t take part in Roma’s short trip to Japan. The fullback decided to show up to avoid fines.

Milan and Roma have often been linked to Houssem Aouar in recent windows. The Giallorossi are reportedly particularly keen on adding him on a free.

Milan Leading Race for Aouar But Watch Out for Roma

November 19, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite being given an opportunity to sign Lyon star midfielder Houssem Aouar, Roma may fall short of Milan in the race for the Frenchman's signature. Corriere dello Sport insists Jose Mourinho is adamant about adding two pieces to his depleted engine room this winter, including the 24-year-old Aouar.

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