French giants Lyon are expected to announce the signing of Lille winger Michel Bastos tomorrow and are also closing in on Porto left back Aly Cissokho.

Lyon’s director general Marino Faccioli said: "An agreement has been reached between Lyon, Lille and the player… Bastos has a number of things to settle with Lille president Michel Seydoux... if all goes well everything will be endorsed Thursday."

Seydoux has also spoken about the transfer: "We have received a great offer. After three years of loyal service I want to see him continue his progression. But it will be the only departure this summer."

Facioli also informed the press yesterday that Lyon have made a 15 million euro bid for Aly Cissokho. They are also closing in on strikers Andre-Pierre Gignac and Loic Remy.

Lyon’s general director said: "Financially we can recruit both Gignac and Remy. These could be difficult to negotiate so we want to conclude at least one, but we could sign both players."