Karim Dermane, a defensive midfielder for Lommel, is close to joining Lorient on a dry loan, meaning there is no option to buy. He is 21 years old and an international player for Togo with 23 caps. Previously, he was loaned to Kortrijk since January and played for Feyenoord Rotterdam during the 2022-2023 season. The transfer is expected to be signed in the next few hours. Lommel is a Belgian club owned by the City Group, which adds an interesting layer to the dynamics of this transfer.