Ivanovic chase, €5 m Gouveia dilemma and Fonseca exit loom at Lens

Les reports indicate that RC Lens are locked in a battle with Lazio over Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic, while the French club also eyes Portuguese winger Tiago Gouveia for €5 million, and Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca is expected to depart at the end of his contract in June.

Lazio have already reached a principle agreement with Benfica for a loan of Ivanovic that includes an option to purchase. This pre‑emptive deal puts pressure on Lens, who must act quickly to secure the Croatian forward.

Le club artésien remains vigilant, hoping to persuade the striker whose departure has not yet been confirmed. Pour convaincre le buteur croate, Lens must present a compelling offer before the loan option is exercised.

RC Lens have also turned their attention to Tiago Gouveia, the Portuguese winger who returned to Benfica after an unproductive loan spell at Nice. The French side view him as a potential solution to bolster their attack.

Séville FC are also monitoring Gouveia, adding another suitor to the mix. The Spanish club, identified as FC Séville in the report, could compete with Lens for his signature.

Benfica have set a price of 5 M€ for a permanent transfer of Gouveia, a figure Lens will need to contemplate. The €5 million demand aligns with the club’s valuation of the player.

Paulo Fonseca is projected to leave Olympique Lyonnais at the conclusion of his contract in June, with no extension on the table. The club faces financial constraints and aims to reduce its wage bill while avoiding a costly severance payment.

No successor has been appointed by the French club, leaving the coaching vacancy open as the season draws to a close. The situation underscores Lyon’s broader restructuring efforts.