Olympic Lyonnais are pondering an improved bid which could see Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew switching camp to Stade Gerland.

According to Marseille's mouthpiece, Le Phoceen, Lyon want to add their youngster, Samuel Umtiti to the offer to land the services of Ayew.

Umtiti has requested for a transfer release and Lyon boss, Jean Michel Aulas is ready to concur. He has made 60 appearances for the club since 2011. The 20-year-old French youngster of Cameroonian descent wants to move in order to get more playing time.

Lyon’s interest for Ayew stems from their desire to replace Bafetimbi Gomis who has joined EPL side, Swansea.

Jordan Ayew has been in the news lately as talks about his exit from Marseille continue to gather momentum.