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title: "Sakho targeted by French side Lyon"
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published: "2018-05-25T09:43:28Z"
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# Sakho targeted by French side Lyon

Palace defender Mamadou Sakho is reported by French media to be a summer transfer target for [French side Lyon.](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/transfer-news/palace-defender-big-name-target-14700225)

The French side are looking to sign a central defender this summer as they look to strengthen the back line. Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas said earlier this week on SFR Sport that a “very big name” will sign for Lyon this summer.

![Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2018/05/946454756-1.jpg)

Lyon have qualified for the Champions League this season and their chairman believes that they need to strengthen in preparation for the European competition. He says at least a very big name will arrive to strengthen the squad.

After these comments were made by the chairman this led to speculation from French football website [Foot 01](https://www.foot01.com/equipe/ol/ol-sakho-a-lyon-crystal-palace-n-y-croit-pas-trop,285865) that Sakho is one of the defenders being considered by Lyon.

Sakho signed a permanent deal with Palace last summer, after moving from Liverpool, in a deal that made him the south London club’s second most-expensive transfer.

This season Sakho has made 20 appearances for the Eagles despite being blighted by injuries. He played a key role in Palace securing their survival in the Premier League.

Sakho seems to be settled with life in south London and Lyon would need to make a big offer to take him away from Selhurst Park.