French side eye DLC

Last updated : 20 June 2002 By
It has been reported that French cracks Lille have joined the race to sign Ulises
Ulises de la Cruz
French Connection?
de la Cruz.

Italian Serie A side Chievo have already registered an interest in the wing back, who had an excellent World Cup. DLC's agent Eric Manasse said:" Lille asked for tapes and they watched the final game where Ulises provided the cross for the winner."

It has been said that some clubs may weigh in with bids of around £2m, but it's my belief that if a sum of around £1.2 was suggested, the Hibs board would find it very hard to turn down.

Having said that, despite plenty of interest in de la Cruz, no concrete bids have been made - yet. Manasse confirmed: "There has been interest in Ulises, but so far there has been no offer."

I think it's likely that someone will make a move in the next two weeks.