Ernest Nuamah is back on the radar of Premier League sides as Fulham and Crystal Palace learn the winger’s asking price ahead of January.
According toCaught Offside, Ernest Nuamah is a player of interest to the likes of Crystal Palace and Fulham ahead of January. The Ligue 1 attacker wants to leave Lyon after irregular game time this season, as the French side want a fee between €25-30 million to sell the winger.
Everton have been linked with a move for the player as well. They could certainly use more quality and the depth in the attack and it remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done.
One might remember Ernest Nuamah for being close to making a late move to the Premier League back in the summer window. There were a few clubs interested in him, asEverton were interested late in that window, whileFulham also made a late attempt to sign the winger.
Both those sides failed to sign the Ligue 1 attacker, as he remained at Lyon, where he had spent the previous season on loan. Nuamah is not happy at how things have panned out for him at Lyon, as the winger is not satissfied with the minutes he’s getting in the side.
He could be open to leaving Lyon in January as interest ramps up from Premier League sides.Fulham and Crystal Palace are keen ahead of the winter market, as Lyon want a fee between €25-30 million to sell the Ligue 1 attacker. Neither of those teams are eager to pay as much for the winger, as the report also suggests these clubs could explore a loan option to sign Nuamah.
Palace, who are eager to prioritise a winger in January as they continue to look for the right replacement for Michael Olise. Fulham, on the other hand, are enjoying a stellar season and could look to revitalise their squad with a new attacker, as Marco Silva targets an European finish.
Lyon are desperate to sell players
Lyon were handed a provisional relegation to Ligue 2 recently, as this decision is pending on the club’s ability to balance their finances. Hence, some sales will be seen as imperative to improve their current situation, as the club might be open to selling some of their key players, including Rayan Cherki and Nuamah.
Their demand for €25-30 million might prove difficult in order to find a market solution for a player like Nuamah, although a sale at a lower price could be on the cards. Nuamah’s numbers this season are underwhelming, yet he offers something that the likes of Fulham or Palace lack in their squad.