French Ligue 1 powerhouse Lyon have been provisionally relegated to Ligue 2 and slapped with a transfer ban due to escalating financial troubles.

Olympique Lyonnais have been handed a provisional Ligue 1 relegation by the DNCG, who oversee the finances of clubs in France, the LFP have confirmed.

Olympique Lyonnais faces relegation from Ligue 1 due to financial mismanagement unless they resolve the issue by January's transfer window. The DNCG has restricted their signings and will supervise their payroll.