Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas blames agents for the collapse of Bafetimbi Gomis' move to Newcastle United.
Aulas feels for the striker, who now is in limbo.
"I am very disappointed that the transfer was not concluded with Newcastle. Personally I am very pessimistic. Someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes," rapped Aulas.
"Right now the situation is blocked.
"Our desire is to settle things positively."
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