Belfodil loaned to Bologna

The highly-rated target man, 20, has only started one Ligue 1 match for Lyon, making seven additional appearances from the bench without scoring.

Born in Algeria, he has represented France at junior level but is yet to commit to a senior national team.

The French club stated that there was no option to sell the player to Bologna, as they expect him to contest for a first-team place from next season.