Olympique Lyonnais are setting their sights on a familiar Ligue 1 talent, with reports from Bild indicating strong interest in defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu.

The 20-year-old centre-back, a towering presence at 1.96 meters, is a product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy but made the move to RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023. His time in Germany has been a story of fluctuating opportunities; after a quiet first season, he earned more minutes in his second, only to see his role diminish again recently, with just six starts since the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign.

Criticism over his development plateau and perceived attitude issues led Bitshiabu to express a desire for a new challenge this past winter, a request initially rebuffed by Leipzig. The summer window, however, could see a different outcome, especially with concrete interest from clubs like Lyon looking to capitalize on the situation.

Securing the deal won't be straightforward for Lyon. RB Leipzig faces potential upheaval in their own defensive ranks this transfer window and may be reluctant to lose a player they control until 2029, potentially viewing him as a ready-made internal solution rather than a saleable asset.