Lyon’s veteran Brazilian, Juninho, has led his side to six successive French titles, scoring goals from all angles and assisting his teammates do likewise.

However the rumour is that the 33-year-old free-kick specialist might want to end his career in the super-rich Premier League and this has led to rumours that he has been linked with a myriad of teams eager to give him his last hoorah (various). As Alain Perrin contemplates a tough second leg to their Champions League clash at Manchester United after their 1-1 draw at home last night, he knows that a great number of his team is effectively in the shop window and the likes of Fred, Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa are all more than likely to opt for a move away from the Stade Garland.

And while the former Portsmouth boss may want to keep those younger players at the club he may have to admit defeat on Juninho leaving if he really does want to try a new challenge. Both Liverpool and Tottenham could use his services. And he could prove a very useful short term solution, able to pass on his know how to the younger members of either squad.

'The rumour is that the 33-year-old might want to end his career in the super-rich Premier League'