Another Mamelodi Sundowns star attracts interest from French giants amid transfer speculation.
Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa continues to draw attention from European clubs, with a Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille now showing serious interest. This development follows reports linking the Brazilian striker to English side Burnley FC.
Lille’s interest in Ribeiro Costa grows
Sources close to Sundowns have confirmed that Lille has made inquiries about Ribeiro Costa, highlighting their growing admiration for the prolific striker.
“This is a new interest. There are Lille representatives who have enquired about him. They have shown serious interest in Ribeiro, and the team cannot ignore that. But you know there are other clubs who have shown interest before, and the club is just waiting to hear from all those teams on the way forward,” the source stated.
Lille recently exited the UEFA Champions League after a 3-2 aggregate loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Round of 16. Currently sitting sixth in the Ligue 1 standings, the French club is looking to strengthen its squad, and Ribeiro Costa has emerged as a top target.
The Brazilian forward’s impressive season has not gone unnoticed. Several European clubs have expressed interest in signing him, though Sundowns have yet to respond to any formal offers. Ribeiro Costa remains focused on helping Masandawana push for silverware as the season reaches its climax.
Sundowns preparing for possible exit
Despite the growing speculation, Sundowns are already preparing for life without Ribeiro Costa.
“They won’t be waiting for next season to see if Ribeiro, Peter Shalulile, or even Iqraam Rayners leave before looking for a new striker. No. That’s why you have players like Arthur Sales and young talents from the DDC who can easily step up if any of their strikers depart at the end of the season because they have all attracted interest from different clubs abroad,” the source explained.
Ribeiro Costa’s stellar season
The Brazilian marksman has been in red-hot form, leading the scoring charts with 13 goals in 21 matches. With a four-goal lead over teammate Rayners, he remains the favorite to claim major individual accolades at the end of the campaign.
While it remains uncertain whether Sundowns will retain Ribeiro Costa for another season. The club will hope to have him in their squad for the FIFA Club World Cup after the conclusion of the PSL season.
As European interest intensifies, Sundowns face a crucial decision regarding their star forward’s future.
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