OSC Lille recently attempted to acquire Saël Kumbedi with a five million euro offer, which Lyon turned down. The young defender, aged 20, currently represents the U20 national team and is versatile in both full-back positions, is contracted with Lyon until 2027. While Lille has shown interest, VfL Wolfsburg is also competing for Kumbedi's signature, having proposed a seven million euro deal that includes an additional two million in potential bonuses. The Bundesliga side is reportedly nearing an agreement with Lyon, and discussions with the player are in progress. It is anticipated that a decision regarding Kumbedi's potential move to Germany will be made early next week, with OGC Nice also expressing interest in the right-back. Kumbedi, who began his journey in Le Havre's youth academy, transferred to Lyon in 2022 for one million euros but has yet to establish himself as a regular starter, having appeared in only 14 Ligue 1 matches last season.