Transfer news: Milan consider recalling Athekame from Lyon in January
According to several Italian media outlets, AC Milan are considering an early return for Zachary Athekame, on loan at Lyon, as early as January.
Several Italian media outlets report that AC Milan are considering recalling Zachary Athekame as early as the January transfer window. The 21-year-old, on loan at Olympique Lyonnais, has 9 appearances and 2 goals in all competitions. According to Maxifoot, the Lombardy club could trigger his early return. La Gazzetta dello Sport mentions this possibility, while Calciomercato.com reports talks between the two clubs.
Contacts between Milan and Lyon
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Milan are already looking at the winter market and are thinking of bringing Athekame back, with contacts established with the French officials. Calciomercato.com reports that the Italian club are negotiating with Lyon to secure the player's return in January. La Gazzetta dello Sport, for its part, stresses that Athekame is "now scoring goals" and that Milan are considering an early return. The player is under contract with Milan, who could therefore get him back before the end of his loan. No source specifies whether an agreement has already been reached between the two clubs.
A saga to follow
Athekame, on loan until the end of the season, has impressed since his arrival at Lyon, which could complicate negotiations. It remains to be seen whether OL will agree to part with a performing player. The coming weeks will be decisive for the young player's future.
