Wednesday, 16th January, 2013
Lille are keen on Bastia forward Florian Thauvin.
The 19-year-old has also been the subject of interest from English Premier League outfit Newcastle, who are extremely active in the French market.
However, the Magpies have been quoted €5M for Thauvin and as a result, have pulled back slightly.
Now, according to French sports daily L’Equipe, Lille boss Rudi Garcia is interested in snapping up Thauvin.
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Lille are planning an overhaul of their attacking options and would like to add the forward to their ranks.
Bastia meanwhile are desperate to persuade Thauvin to pen a new contract.
The player’s current deal with the side expires in 2014, meaning by the summer he will have only one further year left to run.
Thauvin has been a regular choice for Bastia in Ligue 1 this season, clocking up 17 appearances and scoring three goals.
He is rated as a bright prospect and has been the cause of a number of scouts’ journeys to the Stade Armand Cesari.
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