Bundesliga Offers Lens €40 Million for Rival Paris Saint-Germain’s Eden Hazard
Paris Saint-Germain have rejected Lens’ £28 million bid for Eden Hazard after the French side claimed he was not interested.
The move would have been Lens' first major transfer since the club's acquisition of Lionel Messi last summer and would have made them one of Europe's biggest clubs.
However, Lens were unable to secure the deal after PSG turned down their offer. The club had previously expressed interest in signing Hazard but he had already agreed to join Real Madrid earlier this year.
Lens president Michel Lacroix said: "We are disappointed with the decision from Paris Saint-Germain. We believe that Eden Hazard is one of the best players in the world and we will continue to work towards securing his services."
The move would have been significant for Lens as it would have allowed them to challenge for European titles alongside PSG and Bayern Munich. However, the fact that they were unable to secure the deal highlights the competition between the top clubs in European football.
It is also worth noting that Lens have been struggling financially in recent years and may be looking to make some changes to their squad in order to improve their chances of success. If they do manage to sign a new player, it could be a significant boost to their business opportunities and help them compete with the big clubs.