Lyon chief confirms he would sell 'his star asset' if PSG want to buy Ndombele

France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has emerged as one of Europe's top prospects.

The combative Lyon star has been linked with top European clubs including Manchester United , Manchester City , Juventus , Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain but rejected a January move.

Having opted to stay put until the summer, a serious transfer war is expected to break out to try and land Ndombele, who is touted to command a huge fee close to £90m.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has fuelled rumours he'll be set for a massive move at the end of the season - by confirming he would sell his star asset if Paris Saint-Germain came calling.

Asked if he would ever sell a player to PSG by Le Revenu, Aulas specifically singled out Ndombele, perhaps suggesting there may be some truth to rumours of their interest.

"Without any problem. I would be proud even." Aulas said.

"If PSG want to buy Tanguy N’Dombélé, there is no problem.

"There is no bad blood with the PSG board. Nasser Al Khelaifi is a loyal and brilliant man who I admire.”

Lyon clearly hold Ndombele in high regard and would not begrudge him the chance to further his career at a European giant as long as he lands them a big transfer fee in the process.

His manager, Bruno Genesio, has previously dubbed him the "new Pogba" as he aims to become a global superstar.

"I do not like comparisons, but indeed, Ndombele can be a new Pogba," Genesio told Tuttosport in February.

"He is strong physically and above all technically.

"Tanguy with the first touch manages to jump even three players and when he starts dribbling he is difficult to stop.

"He can play in any position in the midfield.

"He started scoring, but in the future, I expect him to develop at the goal level. He must become a midfielder with 8-10 goals per season.

"Tanguy Ndombele will become a leading midfielder.

"I would not be surprised to see Juventus, but I would like to enjoy him a little more here at Lyon."