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Lille interested in Monaco’s €25m-rated forward George Ilenikhena
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Lille interested in Monaco's €25m-rated forward George Ilenikhena
AS Monaco forward George Ilenikhena (19) is the subject of interest from Ligue 1 rivals Lille OSC , according to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
The centre-forward is playing a bit-part role at the Principality club, despite playing 20 games in all competitions this season, scoring four goals. He has yet to start a match in the UEFA Champions League, whilst he has started just three games in Ligue 1.
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It is no secret that Monaco need to sell a player before July in order to avoid being at risk of UEFA sanctions. It is within this context that Lille have emerged as a suitor. Les Dogues are in the market for a striker after Hamza Igamane suffered an ACL injury during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It leaves Olivier Giroud as the only recognisable centre-forward option.
However, LOSC may be dissuaded by Monaco's asking price, which stands at €25m. That valuation makes any deal "complex", Hawkins understands. There are also other names on Lille's shortlist.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
