Graham Potter 'turns down Lyon approach'
Former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has reportedly rejected the chance to take charge of French giants Lyon.
Les Gones may soon be on the lookout for a new manager amid growing pressure on current incumbent Laurent Blanc, who only took over from Peter Bosz in October 2022.
Under Blanc's tutelage, Lyon have made a dismal start to the season, taking just one point from their opening four games against Strasbourg, Montpellier HSC, Nice and Paris Saint-Germain to sit bottom of the table.
Following an embarrassing 4-1 home loss at the hands of Montpellier, Blanc remarkably opened the door for Lyon to sack him, although he stressed that he was not actively looking to leave his post.
Lyon then put their first point on the board with a goalless draw away to Nice, before being brought crashing back down to earth with a 4-1 home beating at the hands of reigning champions PSG.
The situation at the Groupama Stadium became even more astonishing straight after that match, as the Lyon players were chastised by the club's ultras and warned not to «sully» the shirt while looking on with blank faces.
Blanc remains under contract with Les Gones until the end of the season, but according to The Athletic, the Lyon hierarchy are already scoping out possible replacements for the under-fire Frenchman.
Ex-Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion boss Potter was supposedly earmarked as owner John Textor's number one pick, and the 48-year-old was initially attracted to the opportunity.
However, Potter ultimately decided that the timing was not right for him, and he politely declined the chance to take charge of the seven-time French champions as he continues to weigh up his next career move.
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