French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais have reportedly identified Nigerian goal machine Paul Onuachu as the perfect replacement of Memphis Depay.
Lyon are still looking for the best profile to replace their everything-doer Memphis Depay who joined Barcelona on free transfer as his contract expired with the French side.
According to French media Progrès, Onuachu, 27 is in the shortlist of Lyon’s Sport Director Juninho.
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The sourced revealed that Lyon Officials have made the first approach with KRC Genk in order to convince them to let their wantaway player move to France.
It is has been also reported that the club are set to table €20 million (his current market value) for the Super Eagles hitman (35 goals in 41 appearances last season).
In addition, Paul Onuachu who is also in the viewfinder of Arsenal has said last season that his dream is to play with the gunners.
However, West Ham are reportedly leading the race to acquire his services in the last few weeks and the battle is going to be tight with Olympique Lyonnais now.