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Transfer news: Everton and Newcastle United joined in battle for £8.5m Montpellier star Ryad Boudebouz

Lyon have joined Everton and Newcastle United in the race for Montpellier star Ryad Boudebouz.

The attacking midfielder has bagged 11 goals in Ligue 1 this season and is a wanted man ahead of the summer transfer window.

Swansea City failed with an approach for the 27-year-old in January, while Everton and Newcastle United now have their eyes on him too.

Lyon however, according to Le Progres, are also working hard to land Boudebouz this summer.

The French club are big fans of the Algerian and they have been alerted to his potential availability.