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Aly Cissokho reveals his desire to leave Lyon and eyes Premier League move
The France international confirmed that he would like to move to England, with Newcastle mooted as a possible destination, but affirmed that there has been nothing concrete yet.
Jan 2, 2012 8:40:00 AM
By Enis Koylu
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Lyon full back Aly Cissokho has revealed that he is looking to leave the Stade Gerland in the winter transfer window, with the Premier League his preferred destination.
The 24-year-old was linked with a move away from the French side throughout the summer, and last week club president Jean-Michel Aulas hinted that Cissokho could leave Lyon in January.
The former Porto left-back has now confirmed to L'Equipe that he could be on his way out, pin-pointing England as his preferred destination amid reports of interest from Newcastle United.
"I spent the break calmly and enjoyed the holidays. This week, I will speak with the OL staff. I reckon I prefer England, but for now, there is nothing done".
Despite his imminent departure, Cissokho has featured in all 19 of Lyon's Ligue 1 games so far this term as Remi Garde's men entered the winter hiatus in fourth place, five points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
The 24-year-old was linked with a move away from the French side throughout the summer, and last week club president Jean-Michel Aulas hinted that Cissokho could leave Lyon in January.
The former Porto left-back has now confirmed to L'Equipe that he could be on his way out, pin-pointing England as his preferred destination amid reports of interest from Newcastle United.
"I spent the break calmly and enjoyed the holidays. This week, I will speak with the OL staff. I reckon I prefer England, but for now, there is nothing done".
Despite his imminent departure, Cissokho has featured in all 19 of Lyon's Ligue 1 games so far this term as Remi Garde's men entered the winter hiatus in fourth place, five points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
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