Sport.ro reports on the potential transfer of Louis Munteanu from CFR Cluj to Lille. Ioan Varga, the owner of CFR Cluj, confirmed that Louis Munteanu, a 23-year-old forward, is close to leaving Gruia, with Lille being one of the interested clubs. The transfer fee, including bonuses, is expected to reach 18 million euros, surpassing the record held by Dennis Man.

The CFR Cluj management is negotiating potentially the most expensive sale in the history of the Romanian league, involving Louis Munteanu. Lille has shown interest in the 23-year-old player. The club's major shareholder, Ioan Varga, is asking for 15 million euros, with bonuses potentially raising the price to 18 million euros. Munteanu was not fielded in the recent match to avoid any risk to the deal, as he has just resumed training. This was confirmed by the club president, Cristian Balaj, who emphasized the need for a fully fit Munteanu if he remains at CFR.

Neluțu Varga, the owner of CFR Cluj, confirmed advanced negotiations for Louis Munteanu, stating that there is a colossal financial offer on the table. The proposed sum exceeds any earnings the club could obtain from qualifying for the Europa League group stages. Varga believes Munteanu's departure is imminent, emphasizing the difficulty of retaining him given the interest from Ligue 1 clubs.

Louis Munteanu is attracting significant interest, with CFR Cluj considering a major decision to transfer the striker. Reports from Pro TV and Sport.ro indicate that he is on the radar of two French clubs, Lille and Nice. Ioan Varga has acknowledged the challenge in retaining him. Represented by Pietro Chiodi, Munteanu is valued at 5 million euros. Having started his career at Viitorul Constanța and being a pivotal figure for Romania's U21 team, he is under contract with CFR Cluj until June 30, 2028. At 23 years old and 1.84 meters tall, he is versatile, capable of playing as both a central striker and a left winger. Although there was interest from FCSB's Gigi Becali, no transfer occurred.