Lechia Gdansk close to surprise transfer Lechia Gdansk is in advanced negotiations with Yann Lienard, a 23-year-old goalkeeper from AS Monaco. The young keeper has just one senior appearance to his name, but the club sees potential in him.

Who is Yann Lienard? Born in 2003, Lienard played only once in senior football - in the fifth round of the French Cup in the 24/25 season. Otherwise, he has only played for Monaco's youth teams. Despite his lack of experience, he was captain of France's U20 team.

Why is Lechia Gdansk interested? Lechia Gdansk, currently 17th in I Liga with 1 point from three games (0W-1D-2L), is looking to strengthen their goalkeeping position. Lienard, though lacking match rhythm, has potential and could be a long-term investment.

What's next? Negotiations are at an advanced stage but not yet finalized. If Lechia fails to reach an agreement with Axel Holewiński, they may opt for Lienard. Their next match is against Arka Gdynia (2026-10-17).