Junior Firpo, whose contract with Leeds is expiring, is reportedly closer to joining Lyon, despite previously being considered by AC Milan.

Lyon is competing with Milan for the acquisition of Junior Firpo. It has been reported by Fabrizio Romano that Lyon has put forward a proposal to Junior Firpo, and discussions are currently in progress to finalize an agreement. The player's appeal to clubs stems from his contract with Leeds expiring on June 30, which enables him to move without a transfer fee. Milan's interest has surfaced recently as they aim to enhance their team, particularly following the appointments of Igli Tare as the new sporting director and Massimiliano Allegri as the new manager. While Milan is navigating potential player sales, Lyon is making a strong effort to secure Firpo's signature ahead of the summer transfer window, leveraging the opportunity presented by the player's free transfer availability.