Bochum close to Mousset coup

By Rune Gjerulff

French striker Lys Mousset is said to be close to joining Bochum on a free transfer.

VfL Bochum are understood to be on the verge of signing 26-year-old French striker Lys Mousset.

According to Le Parisien, Mousset has arrived in Germany ahead of his medical with the Bundesliga club.

Mousset has been unemployed since his contract with Sheffield United expired after last season.

‘The Blades’ paid around €11 million to sign the Frenchman from Bournemouth in 2019, and he went on to score nine goals in 53 games for the club.

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