Lyon star Malick Fofana is on Chelsea's Radar for a potential summer transfer, but the blues are now reportedly accompanied by Liverpool in the race for his signature
Liverpool is ready to rival Chelsea for Malick Fofana and could benefit from the player who is said to promote a move to Merseyside. The Lyon star, 20, is linked to an exit of £ 43 million while the Ligue 1 club continues to crop their team after the sale of Rayan Cherki to Manchester City.
Belgium International Fofana came to Lyon van Gent in 2023 and played last season during their run to the quarterfinals of the Europa League. The winger scored six goals in 10 performances in the competition and also won a penalty in the dramatic 5-4 defeat at Manchester United who saw his team eliminate.
According to L'Equipe, Chelsea has contacted Lyon's management and now Liverpool has become a member of the race. The Reds are supposed to have contacted Fofana's new representatives ROC Nation, whose selection also includes Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli and Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.
Earlier in the year, the then Agent Bobo Fofana of Fofana shrew a move to Anfield, could be his preference if he left Lyon. Since then it has arisen that an offer in the £ 43 million region is sufficient to get a deal over the line.
“The choice of the heart would be Liverpool. He has the potential to enter the rotation, and above all we would like to see him follow African legends such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané and El-Hadji Diouf,” Bobo Fofana told Africafoot. “Now the reason for the reason for Newcastle would be, a well -structured club that could be a first step to gain experience before he joined a club in the European top 5.”
The reported interest of Liverpool comes in the midst of constant uncertainty about the future of Luis Diaz. The Colombian star remains connected to Barcelona, although Liverpool is sturdy and wants big money if he wants to leave.
“I am very happy in Liverpool – I have always said that. They welcomed me very well,” Diaz told Bein Sports during the international break in June. “If Liverpool gives us a good extension, or I have to see my two -year contract, I will be happy.”
Lyon trimmed their team after missing the qualification of the Champions League while looking to deal with financial pressure. The exit of Cherki has so far been the best profitable movement, where the playmaker joined Manchester City for about £ 36.5 million, while former West Ham-wing player said Benrahma left for Saudi side Neom.
“I want to win everything with City,” said Cherki, who started his first city against Wydad Casablanca on Wednesday. “When I spoke with Pep [Guardiola] He said he wanted me. He was very, very clear [on that] And the system, the club, the city is very good for me. “