According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Rio Ave is attempting to keep Julien Lomboto for a longer period amidst interest from Belgian clubs. It is said that RAAL La Louvière has a proposal ready for the player, and there is talk of a small competition for the transfer.

La Louvière has made an offer to sign Julien Lomboto, a 23-year-old French central defender who also has DR Congo nationality. He will be a free agent when his contract with Portuguese club Rio Ave expires at the end of the season. According to Loïc Tanzi, Anderlecht has also put itself in contention to sign the player. Lomboto has made four appearances in Liga Portugal this season. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €400k.