Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas is ready to accede to Gerard
Houllier's request to bring a new striker to Lyon, with Nilmar
thought to be the favourite to fill the role.
Lyon are again making hay on the domestic front and also coasted
into the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, but Houllier
is concerned by his lack of striking options.
The club's sporting director Bernard Lacombe is at odds with
Houllier over the signing of a striker, but it would appear as if
the coach will win the battle of wills.
"I am used to listening to the coaches," Aulas told the club's
website.
"When you take a coach of that quality, you listen to what he has
to say.
"If Gerard Houllier needs another striker, even if the actual
results are pretty good, we will take another one."
Lyon sold Nilmar to Corinthians last term, but the Brazilians have
not yet paid the transfer fee and Fifa could step in to cancel the
deal.
"We will see what Fifa will decide tomorrow or the day after,"
added Aulas.
"I think Nilmar should come back to Lyon very quickly.
"If he comes back, he will be given an additional
opportunity.
"Then, Gerard will choose the player he wants. If he aims to
persevere with Nilmar, he will keep him.
"If he wants us to make offers for players, we will try to give him
satisfaction."