In order to anticipate the probable departure of Jonathan David next summer, Lille is thinking strongly of striker Eldor Shomurodov, who failed at AS Roma. A significant offer of 13-14 million euros is in the pipeline.
Shomurodov seduced LOSC.
Faced with the challenge of the succession of Victor Osimhen, sold Naples for 75 million euros in the summer of 2020, Lille came out remarkably well by betting on Jonathan David.
Author of 13 goals in his first year in Ligue 1, 15 last season and already 12 this year, the Canadian has demonstrated his talent and finds himself promised a big transfer next summer two years from the end of his contract. .
A flop Roma
As it had done by positioning itself very quickly for David, LOSC is therefore seeking to anticipate by recruiting an element who will be able to embody the future of the northern attack alongside Mohamed Bayo. And it’s a rather unexpected name that came out of the hat this Thursday, that of Eldor Shomurodov!
Revealed with Genoa in 2020-2021 (8 goals scored in Serie A), the Uzbek had convinced AS Roma to bet 18 M€ on him in the summer of 2021. But the rookie, completely clipped by Tammy Abraham, did not never managed to make a mark in the Italian capital and had to settle for eight starts last season in all competitions (for 5 goals) and only 150 minutes of play in this exercise for a small goal.
Lille ready to draw
Despite these difficulties, Lille and its coach Paulo Fonseca remain visibly convinced of the potential of the former Rostov player since a significant offer, of 13-14 million euros, would be in preparation this winter according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio ! Given his age (27) and his recent performances, not sure that the native of Jarkurgan will make northern fans dream, but the amount that LOSC is ready to pay reflects a strong interest and should quite easily bend Roma .
In this case, the 2021 French champion will have to come up against competition from Torino, which however only offers a dry loan or is accompanied by a purchase obligation that is difficult to activate. The Lille therefore have every chance, subject to succeeding in convincing Shomurodov, who saw himself rather prosecuted in Italy.
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