Prem pair make Malouda contact
Florent Malouda claims Liverpool and Chelsea have contacted Lyon to
enquire about the winger.
The French international is looking to leave Lyon over the summer
in search of a new challenge in a different league.
Liverpool and Chelsea were both reported to be keen, but the
Premiership pair have now initiated first contact.
Malouda insists he has no preference of where he goes and is now
just waiting for more news from the French champions.
"I have talked with Lyon officials. There are no offers yet, but it
is true there has been direct contact. Liverpool and Chelsea have
shown interest," he told L'Equipe.
"I don't know how it will be finalised. But in my mind it is
certain I will leave.
"At Chelsea there is Didier Drogba and all the rest. But at
Liverpool, (Rafa) Benitez is a great coach too, and the team has
played in two Champions League finals in three years.
"To me the most important thing will be the desire shown by the
club. To move abroad, you really have to be wanted.
"I believe it will still need some time. But if the deal is good
for Lyon, I believe they won't try to keep me."