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- Lyon reportedly look to get out of Turner purchase
- USMNT goalkeeper made three club appearances last season
- Turner previously mentioned MLS is an option
U.S. international Matt Turner could be back on the market as Ligue 1 side Lyon are reportedly looking into canceling their rumored $9.42 million move for the goalkeeper.
According to L’Equipe, Lyon need to reduce their wage bill and ensure economic stability to ensure they remain in the French top flight. The outlet reports owner John Textor has appointed a lawyer to revoke Turner’s contract at their hearing with the National Council of the French Football Association.
Turner, who made just three club appearances last season while on loan with Crystal Palace, needs a move get meaningful playing time and to maintain his challenge for the U.S. No. 1 job.
L’Equipe reports the same lawyer has already reached out to Nottingham Forest to reconsider the commitment for the goalkeeper’s sale. Lucas Perri is the club’s current No. 1 option at the position, and with no sale imminent, Lyon are conscious of DNCG’s demand of prudent spending.
The spend for Turner to potentially serve as No. 2 isn’t prudent by those guidelines. With Turner’s future again uncertain, a return to MLS could be a potential option. The American previously mentioned he’s open to coming back stateside.
“Yeah, I think I’d always be open to coming back home, but I’ve had a lot of positive talks with a lot of different clubs,” Turner said.
Turner previously starred for the New England Revolution before leaving to head to Europe, initially with Arsenal.
Turner didn’t start playing soccer until he was 14, originally picking up the sport to stay active for the two sports he played at the time in basketball and baseball.
Turner will now await the outcome to determin where he could potentially land if Lyon decide to void contract.
