Olympique Lyon have reportedly had an €18 million bid for striker Lisandro Lopez turned down by Porto, with president Pinto da Costa wanting another €7m for the Argentine.

Lopez was in impressive form for the the Portuguese club last year and his efforts, especially in the Champions League, seem to have earned him plenty of potential suitors.

The apparent departure of Karim Benzema from Lyon has seen the French team target Lopez but Record reports that as of yet they have not had an offer accepted.

Earlier this morning it was reported that Real Madrid had agreed a deal for Benzema and, whilst that has been denied by Lyon, there is no doubt that if they lose the striker, they will need a replacement.

Porto president Pinto da Costa has not yet bowed to market pressure though and has set a high price of €25 million to release the Argentine international.

Reports state that Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas will not rise past €20 million in which case, business between these clubs could well be closed, and Lopez could stay in Portugal.

Thoughts ?
I think lopez woul'dve been a good signing for them