Malick Fofana has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising young attackers, and his time at Lyon may be numbered.
The Belgian winger is widely regarded as one of Ligue 1’s most exciting up-and-comers and has attracted the attention of some of Europe’s elite clubs.
The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a key period for the youngster, with interest growing and a potential transfer on the horizon.
The youngster has made nine appearances for the French club this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Chelsea and Liverpool among clubs to track Fofana
His consistent development has gone unnoticed, with sources close to the agent industry saying Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan are all monitoring his progress. catch off side.
Despite being widely praised, neither Chelsea nor Liverpool consider Fofana to be their top priority at the moment.
Targets such as Morgan Rodgers and Kenan Yildiz are thought to be high on the list at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool’s recruitment team are also considering options such as Michael Oliseh and Antoine Semenyo.
Despite this, Fofana remains firmly on both clubs’ radar and could become a prime target if no other move materializes.
Lyon have set an asking price of £50 million for their prized asset. Interest was high in last summer’s window, with Fulham and Everton both offering offers in the region of €45 million.
However, Fofana turned down those approaches in order to continue his development in France and avoid jeopardizing his first-team status.
After reaching a verbal agreement, a move to Bayern Munich at one point seemed imminent, but the deal fell through before it could be finalized.
Arne Slott’s side contacts Fofana’s aides.
Meanwhile, Liverpool made concrete contacts with Fofana’s representatives over the summer, but talks failed to progress beyond the initial stages.
Manchester United attempted a late move but were rejected due to timing, while Tottenham and Inter Milan continue to monitor the situation without making formal bids.
Lyon remains relaxed about the situation for now. The winger is under no pressure to be sold immediately as he is on a long-term contract and is central to their plans.
However, both the club and Fofana representatives understand that his rising profile could make a move inevitable.
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