Lille have contacted Tout Puissant Mazembe for the transfer of the Democratic Republic of the Congo international striker Jackson Muleka.
Following some impressive showings in this season’s Caf Champions League in which he managed seven goals in 10 games, Muleka has attracted widespread interest, especially from North Africa.
Ligue 1 returnees RC Lens, as well as Belgian giants Anderlecht and Standard Liege, were also reportedly after the Congolese forward.
But it is Lille who appear likely to win his signature and the French side have since opened talks with the five-time African champions.