Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas is delighted that Liverpool
striker Djibril Cisse is keen on a move to the French
champions.
Newspaper reports in France claim Lyon will open talks with
Liverpool in the near future about the possible transfer of the
striker, who has failed to win a regular starting place under Rafa
Benitez.
"When a player wants to come to Lyon, we love the fact that he
declares it," Aulas told Le Progres.
Cisse has again reiterated his desire to play his football in
France and would relish the opportunity to play under Lyon coach
Gerard Houllier.
"I have never had the chance to work with Mr Houllier, it would be
a pleasure, I respect him a lot you know," the 24-year-old
added.
"He recruited me at Liverpool, not Benitez, but then he left the
club."
Another Liverpool player hoping to be playing his football in
France next season is midfielder Bruno Cheyrou.
The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Bordeaux but the
French club do not want to pay the 1 million (£685,000) transfer
fee to sign the player permanently.
Cheyrou has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield and was
hoping Bordeaux would take up the option in his loan deal to keep
him at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Meanwhile, Lyon striker Karim Benzema has agreed a contract
extension with the club through to 2010.
