Lyon recruitment chief Bruno Cheyrou has confessed he could be helpless to keep Lucas Paqueta this summer. Newcastle United have been linked with the Brazilian since signing Bruno Guimaraes from the French outfit in January.
The two are international teammates and best friends, with Paqueta spotted on Tyneside in May to celebrate Guimaraes’ long-term girlfriend’s birthday. Fan excitement reached fever pitch when the two were snapped together - believing a move was on the cards - but talk has cooled.
However, Lyon have now admitted they are “prepared” to sell their asset amid reported Newcastle interest. Recent reports in France claimed the Ligue 1 club would accept a reduced offer of around £34million for the midfielder.
