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French media Foot Mercato reports that Ligue 1 club Lyon has submitted an initial offer of €3.5 million for Stoke City's South Korean attacking midfielder Bae Jun-ho. The 22-year-old, who can also play as a left winger, joined the Championship club in 2023 and has made 134 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 14 assists. With one year left on his contract, Bae is considered an attractive target. The Daegu-born player, reportedly selected for the 2026 World Cup squad, is interested in the move and is waiting for the clubs to agree. Stoke City expects a final offer slightly below €6 million. Lyon is actively strengthening its squad ahead of the Champions League third qualifying round.
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Hupu Football News — July 23rd
French media outlet Foot Mercato’s chief reporter Santi Aouna has exclusively reported that Olympique Lyonnais is actively recruiting during the summer transfer window. The club has already signed several promising players, including:
- Mohamed Ouedraogo (Altach)
- Mads Bistrup (Red Bull Salzburg)
- Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund)
- Kyle Budash (Nice)
However, Lyon is not stopping there. The club aims to further strengthen its squad for the new season, particularly with Sparta Prague set to participate in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.
Target: Bae Jun-ho
One of the targets currently under discussion is versatile South Korean attacking midfielder Bae Jun-ho, aged 22. The player, who represents Stoke City in the Championship, joined the English club in 2023 and has since become a key figure, making 134 appearances (scoring 8 goals and providing 14 assists).
Bae Jun-ho is capable of playing as a left winger. With one year remaining on his contract at Stoke City, he has become an attractive target for Lyon.
Player Interest and Club Negotiations
According to sources, the Daegu-born player—who has been selected for the 2026 World Cup squad—is interested in the move and is currently waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement.
Lyon has submitted an initial offer estimated at €3.5 million. Stoke City, however, is hoping for a higher bid. The English club expects a final offer slightly below €6 million.
Source: Foot Mercato
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