Lyon targets a €50m XXL offer for attacking midfielder Pavel Šulc
The OL transfer market revolves around the 25‑year‑old Pavel Šulc, whose XXL price tag of €50 million has already generated a lot of discussion. The attacking midfielder is attracting the attention of several major European clubs, while Leeds United is said to have opened official talks with Olympique Lyonnais.
Interest from several European clubs
Leeds United is said to have already taken concrete steps with OL, according to information from Ekrem Konur. Tottenham and Aston Villa are also following the situation, and Juventus as well as Atlético de Madrid would be among the other suitors. The player confirmed that he was approached by Juventus this summer, but the offer was not considered sufficient.
Career, performances and value at OL
Arriving at Olympique Lyonnais in the summer of 2025 from Viktoria Plzeň, Šulc quickly impressed with his performances. He finished his first season in Lyon with 14 goals and 7 assists in 40 appearances. Signed for around €7.5 million, OL could realise a significant profit in case of a departure.
OL would be asking around €50 million to consider a new sale of its attacking midfielder, an amount described as an XXL offer. This sum reflects the value the club places on his performances and development potential. The listed price far exceeds the initial acquisition cost, underscoring the club’s ambition to maximise its investment.
Leeds United presents itself as the club that has made the most concrete contact, with official discussions already underway. This lead puts the English side at the forefront of negotiations, even though other suitors remain on the lookout. Pavel Šulc’s future could quickly become one of the most closely followed stories of the upcoming transfer window.
With several clubs ready to join the race, next summer’s transfer market promises to be full of twists around this young talent. According to Konur, the case is still in its early stages, but it could quickly move to the forefront of the European scene.