Lyon Enter Race For Stefano Okaka

According to reporting by Il Secolo XI, Lyon have entered the race to sign the in - demand forward Stefano Okaka.

The 24 - year - old rediscovered his scoring touch at Sampdoria, whom he joined in the winter transfer market, scoring 5 goals in 13 Serie A appearances.

The Italian - Nigerian had previously been linked with Galatasaray and Schalke 04, and Lyon are now exploring ways to sign him this summer.

Stefano Okaka recently stated that he was happy at Sampdoria, but every player has a price and if the right bid is tabled, the Blucerchiati power brokers would rubber-stamp his move.

The ex Roma, Parma and Fulham man still has a contract with Sampdoria until June 30, 2016.

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