Coventry City are looking to sign midfielder Antoine Bernede from Lausanne-Sport this summer.
According to Swiss outlet 4-4-2.ch, the Sky Blues have already reached out to the player’s representatives to show their interest.
Bernede came through the academy at PSG before beginning his senior career with the French giants.
He later moved to RB Salzburg in Austria in February 2019, and joined Lausanne-Sport on loan in January 2023.
The move became permanent in summer 2023, but Bernede is now drawing market interest again.
Coventry City are targeting midfielder Antoine Bernede from Lausanne-Sport this summer.
Swiss outlet 4-4-2.ch reports that the Sky Blues have already contacted the player’s representatives to convey their interest.
Bernede started his career in the PSG academy before advancing to the senior team with the French club.
He transferred to Austria to join RB Salzburg in February 2019, and then went on loan to Lausanne-Sport in January 2023.
The loan was made permanent in the summer of 2023, but Bernede now appears to be attracting attention in the market once more.
| Antoine Bernede first-team club career record – stats from Transfermarkt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| PSG | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Salzburg | 66 | 1 | 4 |
| Lausanne-Sport | 57 | 3 | 5 |
| As of 18th July 2024 | |||
Coventry City pursuing Antoine Bernede deal with Lausanne-Sport
According to the latest update, Coventry City are interested in acquiring Bernede this summer.
The Championship club has reportedly spoken to the midfielder’s representatives, indicating their intent to sign him.
However, they have yet to make a formal offer to his current club.
Lausanne-Sport is keen to keep Bernede, and it would require a significant offer to persuade them to agree to a deal.
Currently, Antoine Bernede has two years remaining on his contract, so Lausanne-Sport is not pressured to sell him this summer. Bernede has already declined a move to French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre, who recently signed Luton Town defender Gabriel Osho.
Last season, Bernede’s team finished 10th in the Swiss top flight, just above the relegation play-off spot in the 12-team league. Meanwhile, Coventry City finished 9th in the Championship, nine points away from the play-off spots. This summer, Coventry has made three first-team signings: winger Raphael Borges Rodriguez, midfielder Jack Rudoni, and center-back Luis Binks. Additionally, Ephron Mason-Clark will make his debut following his January move from Peterborough United.
Signing Bernede would be an intriguing move for Coventry. His pedigree, including multiple titles from his time at Salzburg, suggests he could be a valuable asset in the Championship. However, Coventry’s current midfield options—Ben Sheaf, Victor Torp, Josh Eccles, Jamie Allen, Jack Rudoni, and Kasey Palmer—may make another midfielder a lower priority.
Given Bernede’s potentially high cost, spending on him could divert funds from other areas that might need more reinforcement. It remains to be seen how aggressively Coventry will pursue a deal for Bernede in the coming weeks.
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