According to reporting by Il Secolo XI, Lyon have entered the race to sign the in - demand forward Stefano Okaka.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The Italian - Nigerian had previously been linked with Galatasaray and Schalke 04, and Lyon are now exploring ways to sign him this summer.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The ex Roma, Parma and Fulham man still has a contract with Sampdoria until June 30, 2016.<br /><br />Photo Credit : asromalive.it<br />