Ndombele set for Lyon loan as replacement for Newcastle-bound Bruno Guimaraes

TANGUY NDOMBELE is reportedly in line for a sensational return to Lyon simply two years after he departed for Tottenham in a club-record deal.

The 25-year-old linked up with Spurs in a deal rising to £65million in July 2019, however has didn’t show his price in North London resulting from inconsistent performances.

Followers booed him off the pitch throughout their FA Cup third spherical win towards Morecambe earlier this month, with the participant instantly heading down the tunnel.

The incident led Ndombele to hunt an exit away from England, with Antonio Conte dropping him from his subsequent subsequent three matchday aquads.

Paris Saint-Germain have been closely linked with a transfer for Ndombele with Mauricio Pochettino eager on a reunion with him.

However Telefoot reporter Julien Maynard introduced on Saturday that PSG at the moment are out of the operating to signal him as they didn’t release area for Ndombele.

And Maynard has since taken to social media to state that Lyon are within the closing levels of bringing the ex-Amiens ace again to the Groupama Stadium.

He tweeted: “For the previous few hours, discussions have been underway between Tottenham and Olympique Lyonnais for a mortgage from Tanguy Ndombele!”

Earlier than including: “Tanguy Ndombele is heading to Lyon! Ultimate particulars are underneath negotiation.

“It’s now probably the most critical possibility for the present Tottenham midfielder.”

Spanish aspect Valencia have been additionally believed to be in for Ndombele, however the Frenchman wasn’t satisfied by a swap to the Mestalla.

Tottenham in the meantime are set to herald Juventus pair Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski.

Ndombele, who has appeared in simply 9 Premier League video games this time period, is more likely to be Bruno Guimaraes’ direct substitute at Lyon.

The Brazilian is closing in on a deal to Newcastle price a whopping £40m.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe revealed that the membership are set to announce a switch, however didn’t say who it was.

He stated: “We’re hopeful we’re getting nearer to finishing a switch for a participant. Fingers crossed, we’re shut. If we get it over the road, we’ll be in a a lot better place.”

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