According to journalist Miguel Delaney, Liverpool is investigating the potential moves of the highly rated Lyon Winger Malic Foffana, and is reportedly asking a fee of £51.5 million from the Belgian starlet.
The Reds are actively trying to bolster their offensive options this summer as they prepare to defend the Premier League crown under Arneslot, which led the club to the title in the 2024/25 season.
Liverpool’s Recruitment Drive has already completed the prominent moves of Florian Whartz, Jeremy Fripon and Milos Kerquez.
Lyon Reid for Liverpool Project Malik Fofana
Their focus is now on Lyon Winger Foffana, which can move this summer.
Lyon’s relegation to League Two has been pending appeal due to financial issues, putting the club in a precarious position and forced them to consider selling players to stabilize their finances.
However, French clubs are optimistic that great interest in fofana across Europe, including its Premier League rivals, could trigger a bid war to maximize the fees for valuable assets.
The Reds are interested in Fofana due to the uncertain future of players like Lewis and Cody Gakupo.
The Reds have rejected Bayern’s approach to Columbia’s winger, but Diaz’s long-term future at Anfield remains uncertain.
Belgian wingers are passionate about the Premier League moves
Linked to Tottenham, Chelsea and several Serie A clubs, Fofana is reportedly open to Premier League moves and sees it as the ideal next step in his career.
The move to Anfield will provide him with the opportunity to develop under one of Europe’s best managers at the moment and will become part of a promising football project.
The Reds are determined to maintain momentum after the title-winning season, and adding a player on Fofana’s profile will further demonstrate their ambition to stay at the top of British football.
£85 million Premier League star ready to take a paycut to join Liverpool