According to L'Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais is contemplating a move for Florian Sotoca. At 34, Sotoca is under consideration by the club. Despite being the captain at Lens, his limited playing time makes his adaptable playing style attractive to Lyon's dynamic offensive approach. Lyon, which is currently dealing with financial limitations and was unable to acquire an additional striker during the regular transfer window, is looking into the possibility of signing a 'joker'. This term refers to a player who can be signed outside the transfer window under certain conditions. Sotoca, who meets this criterion as a contracted player in Ligue 1, is viewed as a potential benefit due to his capability to bolster Lyon's attack without incurring substantial financial costs. The club's plan is to focus on players who have not achieved success at their current clubs or who are not regular starters, with a spending limit of approximately six million euros for such purchases.