Since their Champions League elimination at the hands of Barcelona, Lyon suffered three defeats in the last six matches played in all competitions.
The Ligue 1 outfit were considering to bring in one or two players in the summer, but L’Equipe claims the recent results has convinced them to sign more.
It’s claimed their priority is to strengthen the centre-back position, especially with the club expecting to part ways with Marcelo after this season.
In search of central defenders, Lyon shifted their attention towards Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly.
The Sweden international arrived at club from Benfica in 2017 and struggled in his debut season at Old Trafford. He was a target for the French club last summer and his name has again returned while Lyon.
However, they are more focused on Lindelof’s teammate, Bailly. L’Equipe says the Ivory Coast international is athletic, fast and his profile matches with what Lyon’s recruitment unit are looking for in the next transfer window.
For this reason, Lyon have made signing Bailly a priority and there is a belief that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will not hold him back after a ‘complicated’ season with the Red Devils.
Earlier today, we covered claims from the same newspaper that Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele is attracting a lot of interest from the Premier League outfit.
L’Equipe explains that Lyon are preparing for the midfielder’s departure. 
Even though the Frenchman has not expressed his desire to move elsewhere, he is one player who could help the club raise a lot of funds.
Whether or not Bailly can help United in landing Ndombele is to be seen, but it certainly seems a possibility.
