Lois Openda’s situation at Juventus could soon come to a head, with Lyon becoming the latest club to express interest in the Belgian striker, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The French club are understood to be monitoring developments closely as they weigh up whether to formally enter the race for his signature.
A Crowded Field of Suitors
Lyon’s interest adds a fourth name to a list that already includes Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, and Nottingham Forest — all of whom have made moves in recent weeks to sound out Openda’s availability. The growing list of admirers reflects the genuine talent that persuaded Juventus to sign him from RB Leipzig in the first place, even as his time in Turin has so far failed to live up to expectations.
Why Juventus Are Ready to Listen
Openda’s situation fits squarely within the broader picture of Juventus’s summer rebuild under new chief executive Giovanni Carnevali. With Spalletti having made clear his preference for a different profile of striker — and with Alexander Sorloth, Randal Kolo Muani, and a possible Vlahović renewal all under active consideration — Openda finds himself increasingly peripheral to the club’s attacking plans. A sale would also help generate the capital gains Juventus need to meet their UEFA Settlement Agreement obligations.
Whether Lyon’s interest develops into a concrete offer remains to be seen. For now, what is clear is that Openda’s path back into Spalletti’s plans looks increasingly narrow — and with four clubs now showing genuine interest, his Juventus career may be reaching its natural conclusion sooner rather than later.
