Atlético Madrid is considered a primary contender for Lyon's attacking midfielder Pavel Šulc, as the club possesses the sporting appeal and financial power to compete with English clubs to sign him. Premier League sides Tottenham and Aston Villa are also among the clubs monitoring the 25-year-old Czech player, and Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have previously followed him. The French club values Šulc at approximately 45 million euros, though it is believed this fee could be negotiable. Šulc, who has 18 caps and 4 goals for Czechia, joined Lyon from Viktoria Plzeň in August 2025 for a fee reported to be €7.5 million plus add-ons. His contract runs until June 2029. In 20 Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €12 million.