Lyon are willing to do business with Manchester City for Tanguy Ndombele - but only for a set price.
The Times says City had an offer of €50m for Ndombele rejected by OL over the weekend.
However, Lyon have left the door open to further negotiations.
OL president Jean Michel Aulas is prepared to sell the France international in January for €83m.
City are expected to try again for Ndombele as they seek cover for Fernandinho.