Premier League Transfer Rumors: Hugo Lloris' Lyon Departure Sign of United Move?

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Premier League Transfer Rumors Heat Up As Hugo Lloris' Summer Departure From Lyon Looks More Likely; Could a Trip to Old Trafford be Next?

As the summer transfer season inches closer, the football world turns its attention to the rumors pinballing around the landscape about potential player moves, and where they could land.

One club looking to buy this summer will most likely be Manchester United. The men from Old Trafford find themselves in need of a goalkeeper of the future, what with 41-year old Dutch giant Edwin van der Sar retiring after this season and all.

A likely candidate and popular transfer possibility has long been French keeper Hugo Lloris. At just 24 years of age, Lloris is already one of the world's best netminders, becoming a stabilizing force between the sticks for both Lyon and the French national team.

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Lloris has been the subject of rampant speculation about his potential destination, and given the events of recent days, a departure from Lyon seems likely.

Mirror Football reports that there are rumblings from the French side that their young star will be headed out the door at season's end, thanks to several clashes with coaches and teammates.

"Sometimes one is obliged to sell certain players and there are people who will surely be leaving the club," said Lyon director Bernard Lacombe.
"We will try to do everything to keep Lisandro [Lopez], but it could be complicated for Lloris."
"He came to Lyon to win titles, to be in the France squad, but his reaction at Nice... it's a sign."

The fact is, many have expected a trip out of Lyon for the gifted young goalkeeper, and given the dust-up he was a part of in Nice, when he berated teammates for allowing two late goals, he looks to be headed out of France.

Lloris is without a doubt the best available keeper for Old Trafford, given his youth and skills, and he's found success in the high-pressure atmosphere of international play, too boot. He seems to have everything United need in a keeper, and assuming he handles the transition to England well (and I don't see why he wouldn't), the idea of the young Frenchman between the sticks should be one that will become more and more tangible for the Red Devils' fans as the summer draws slowly closer.

Obviously, United aren't the only ones likely to be in the market for his services, but with their considerable bankroll, expect them to do everything they can to get him.

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