- Lyon sanctioned by DNCG
- Pulisic's move from Chelsea could be blocked
- AC Milan now favourites to sign USMNT star
WHAT HAPPENED? The DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, has announced that it will be sanctioning the Ligue 1 club due to apparent irregularities in the budget they have presented for the forthcoming season. The body has the power to freeze Lyon's wage bill as well as block any prospective transfers, including the possible arrival of Pulisic.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Lyon are currently in transition following the departure of long-term owner Jean-Michel Aulas. American John Textor now has majority control at the Groupama Stadium, but his reign has seemingly got off to a bumpy start.
AND WHAT'S MORE: Recent reports had suggested that Pulisic had not been keen on a move to France anyway, with Lyon's seventh-placed finish last season meaning they will not be competing in the 2023-24 Champions League.
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GettyWHAT NEXT? With Lyon looking out of the running, AC Milan are now favourites to sign Pulisic. The Chelsea outcast has already negotiated personal terms with the Serie A giants, though the two clubs are yet to agree a transfer fee.