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Liverpool & Chelsea are both vying for the services of Lyon defender Dejan Lovren, reports suggest.   The 23-year-old has impressed for the Ligue 1 outfit and has caught the eye of the Premier League duo, the Daily Mail report[http://www. dailymail. co. uk/sport/football/article-2281340/Liverpool-looking-raid-Lyon-defender-Dejan-Lovren. html], with both clubs reportedly preparing summer bids for the centre half.

Andre Villas-Boas has identified Tottenham’s Europa League clash with Lyon as a perfect opportunity for the club to underline their Champions League credentials.   Currently sitting in a coveted Champions League spot in the league, Tottenham’s attention will be directed towards the visit of Lyon this Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to ease their striking concerns by attempting to sign Lyon forward Lisandro Lopez on a loan deal.   According to French publication L’Equipe[http://www. lequipe. fr/Football/Actualites/Lisandro-avec-lloris/346707], Spurs have approached the Ligue 1 club with an offer to take the Argentine international on a loan deal until the end of the season.