By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Hertha nearing agreement with Lyon for Maxwel Cornet

Hertha BSC could conclude a deal to sign Maxwel Cornet from Lyon in the near future.
Maxwel Cornet (left).
Maxwel Cornet (left).
Hertha BSC are understood to be edging closer to the signing of Maxwel Cornet from Olympique Lyon.



According to Bild, Hertha have offered €8 million for Cornet, but Lyon are holding out for €10 million.

Things could move quickly if the two clubs manage to find an agreement, with the 24-year-old wide man himself said to be keen on a move to the German capital.

Cornet, who is capable of playing as a left-back and on the left wing, is under contract with Lyon until 2023.

In total, the Ivory Coast international has featured 251 times for the French Ligue 1 club, racking up 51 goals and 29 assists.
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