Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has admitted he may turn down the offer of a contract extension with the Ligue 1 leaders in order to move to England.

Both French international goalkeeper Coupet, 35, and Brazilian forward Fred have been offered new deals with the six times French champions.

Coupet's extension, which would begin when his current deal ends in 2010, involves him taking over as goalkeeping coach when his playing days end.

However, Coupet admits that he may consider a new challenge instead.

He told OLTV: "We're talking about an extension of a few years followed by a change of role, notably that of coaching the young goalkeepers.

"However, I have to consider my family in my thinking about this negotiation.

"If I do have to leave Lyon it would be to go abroad, to the USA or England so that my children can practise English.

"The future composition of the technical staff and whether or not Joel Bats stays on as goalkeeper coach are important factors to consider."

Fred, meanwhile, seems more likely to stay on in France despite a season in which he has been overlooked upfront in favour of Karim Benzema, and has missed out on playing for his national side.

He told Lyon newspaper Le Progres: "Lyon offered me a three-year extension and I came out of the meeting very happy.

"Now negotiations will start with my brother (who acts as his agent) and we'll see what happens. But it's a good offer.

"When I see lads like Coupet, (Sidney) Govou and Juninho who've been here a long time, I confess I like the idea of staying for a long time.

"I look at the history of this club and every year there is a bigger objective, which is the right way to go."

In the same newspaper club president Jean Michel Aulas announced that the club are also preparing a new deal for young forward and reported Arsenal target Hatem Ben Arfa.

"He is too young (to leave) and a new deal will undoubtedly take a bit longer," he said.

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