Lyon is not to blame for the breakdown in negotiations with Newcastle regarding the transfer of Bafétimbi Gomis. This is the explanation given by Jean-Michel Aulas, the president of OL, who is quite active on Twitter.
Contrary to reports indicating that Lyon’s financial demands led to Newcastle pulling out of the deal, Aulas sought to set the record straight in response to a tweet from Pierre Ménès – an exchange reported by sports365. Ménès expressed his frustration at the notion that OL rejected an €8 million offer from Newcastle for Gomis. Aulas responded, “It was Newcastle who asked Bafé to make an effort of €3,000 on his weekly salary of €70,000. When one doesn’t know.”
According to the Lyon president’s statement, it was the Franco-Senegalese striker who personally halted the transaction by refusing to take a pay cut. This situation highlights the complexities of transfer negotiations, including financial and salary aspects, which can often be decisive factors in the outcome.
