Juventus outcast Openda targeted by Lyon after links to RC Lens and Coventry City
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Lyon are reportedly targeting Juventus forward Lois Openda, who has struggled since moving to Turin. RC Lens and Coventry City were previously interested in the Belgian striker.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus flop Lois Openda has another club interested in him, as Olympique Lyonnais challenge RC Lens and Coventry City for the striker.
The Belgium international was a disastrous signing last summer from RB Leipzig, on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a total fee of €46m.
Openda failed at Juventus TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda of Juventus looks dejected following the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at on January 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) He does not fit into coach Luciano Spalletti’s vision and barely featured in the closing weeks of the campaign, making only one brief substitute cameo in the last 11 rounds.
The forward made 34 competitive appearances for the Bianconeri, scoring just two goals, but was in the starting XI for only nine of those matches.
An exit is inevitable, with Coventry City and his old club RC Lens interested in giving him a way out of Turin.
However, today Footmercato claim that Olympique Lyonnais have dived in with a proposal, which would allow them to cover his entire salary, unlike RC Lens.
Juventus know that a loan with option to buy is their best bet to rebuild Openda’s profile and market value.
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What happened
Lois Openda, described as a 'Juventus flop,' is being targeted by Ligue 1 side Lyon as Juventus look to offload the underperforming forward. The Belgian striker previously attracted interest from RC Lens and Coventry City before Lyon's approach. Openda's difficult spell in Turin suggests Juventus are open to letting him leave, and Lyon appear to be the frontrunners for his signature. The move would represent a reset for the player after failing to establish himself in Serie A.
Chance analysis
Openda's status as a 'flop' at Juventus signals a significant drop in his market value and reputation after a high-profile move from RB Leipzig. Lyon's interest indicates they may be looking for a bargain or a player motivated to revive his career. From a prediction standpoint, Openda's potential departure would marginally free up attacking minutes at Juventus, while adding depth to Lyon's forward line if the deal materializes.
If completed, the move would negatively impact Juventus by losing a squad player while providing Openda a chance to revive his career and giving Lyon additional attacking depth.
Monitor Openda's transfer status as it affects Juventus squad depth in attack and could strengthen Lyon's forward options.