Antwerp is looking to strengthen their squad and is about to hire Mahamadou Diawara from Lyon. Antwerp will pay 500,000 Euro and will have a purchase option of 3.5 million Euro for the 20-year-old midfielder. Diawara is set to join Antwerp on a loan deal initially, with the Belgian club having the right to make the transfer permanent. This move is part of Antwerp's strategy to bolster their midfield options as they prepare for the upcoming season. The club aims to integrate young and dynamic talent into their squad, and Diawara fits this profile perfectly.