Maxi Oyedele was highly desired by RC Lens, a team competing in the French Ligue 1, which finished seventh in the previous season. However, Strasbourg proved to be the most concrete in their offer. Strasbourg will activate the buyout clause in Oyedele's contract with Legia Warsaw, with a transfer fee set at six million euros. As per the agreement made during his move from Manchester United to Legia, only half of this amount will go to Legia, while the other half will be paid to Manchester United. Oyedele is expected to undergo medical tests after the weekend before signing the contract.