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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Lyon have confirmed they are in negotiations with Atletico Madrid over the transfer of Moussa Dembele to the LaLiga leaders.<\/p>\n

Atletico are looking to replace Diego Costa, who had his contract terminated last month.<\/p>\n

Diego Simeone wants more support Luis Suarez in his attack, as they challenge on many fronts this season.<\/p>\n

It would appear as if Simeone has settled on the former Fulham and Celtic forward to fill Costa\u2019s boots.<\/p>\n

Following their 2-2 draw at Rennes on Saturday, Lyon\u2019s sporting director Juninho confirmed a deal was in the works.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoussa came to see me, he thinks that this is the moment to change teams, that he has lost a bit of motivation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was not something we foresaw, I like him a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeeping someone who does not really want to keep up the intensity through the next five months, that is not ideal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in talks with Atletico, I think that Moussa has found an agreement with Atletico,\u201d Juninho told Telefoot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Lyon have confirmed they are in negotiations with Atletico Madrid over the transfer of Moussa Dembele to the LaLiga leaders. Atletico are looking to replace Diego Costa, who had his contract terminated last month. Diego Simeone wants more support Luis Suarez in his attack, as they challenge on many fronts this season. 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