Talks have begun between the relevant parties over the possible transfer of Le Havre left-back Ferland Mendy to Lyon, according to our colleagues at France Football.

HAC would be happy to sell the 21 year old now but him to be loaned back from Lyon until the end of the current campaign.

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Monaco are also interested in the player, with Lyon wanting to complete a deal this month and bring him to the club immediately.

OL are hoping to reach an agreement worth between €3m and €4m.