Chancel Mbemba, a central defender, is currently without a club following the end of his contract with Marseille this summer. Lille is hopeful of signing the Congolese international, with expectations that he could arrive in the north of France as early as Monday to undergo a medical examination. Despite not playing in the 2024-2025 season with Marseille, the former FC Porto player would be a valuable addition to strengthen Lille's central defense alongside Alexsandro and Nathan Ngoy.