The French capital Lyon is reportedly on the verge of securing the signature of a Brazilian star for a reported transfer fee of 25 million euros, according to reports in France's Le Parisien newspaper.
According to the report, the club has been working hard to convince the player to join them after he was released by his current club, Flamengo, last month.
The player, who is yet to be named, is said to have received offers from other clubs in Europe but has decided to join Lyon, citing their reputation and the opportunity to play under a manager he respects.
Lyon's manager, Rudi Garcia, has expressed his delight at the signing, saying that he believes the player will bring something special to the team.
The move is expected to boost Lyon's chances of winning the Ligue 1 title this season, as they currently sit second in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain.
However, it remains to be seen whether the player will actually sign for Lyon or if another club will come in and steal him away before the deadline.
Regardless, it is clear that Lyon is making significant efforts to secure the services of this talented Brazilian player, and we can only wait and see what happens next.