Lyon starlet Malick Fofana has emerged as a target for Liverpool
Liverpool are flourishing under new boss Arne Slot, leading the Premier League table by seven points and topping the newly formatted Champions League table ahead of Inter Milan.
The Reds did drop points in the enthralling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park in midweek but they look a formidable unit. Richard Hughes managed to bring in just one player during the summer transfer window in the form of Federico Chiesa. However, that move hasn’t worked out at all as Chiesa has spent the majority of his time at Anfield so far on the sidelines.
So, the Merseyside giants do have cash in their transfer kitty to spend during the upcoming winter transfer window. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool are among several clubs showing an interest in Lyon starlet Malick Fofana.
Lyon starlet Malick Fofana in action (image courtesy: Twitter)
Lyon starlet Malick Fofana in action (image courtesy: Twitter)
A product of the famed Gent academy, Malick Fofana transferred to Lyon in January 2024. He enjoyed a strong second half of the season, scoring three goals and supplying an assist in 17 Ligue 1 games. The young winger has started the new campaign strongly with six goals and two assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Fofana’s impressive form earned him his first senior cap for Belgium during October’s international break and it hasn’t gone unnoticed across the continent. Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal from the Premier League are keen on the Belgium-born talent, who is also on the radar of European giants such as AC Milan, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Lyon have provisionally been handed automatic relegation due to their dire financial situation, regardless of their league finish this season. The Ligue 1 outfit may be forced into parting ways with Fofana at a bargain fee, although they would want a bidding war to erupt between his interested suitors.
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Liverpool are keen to fill some gaps in their attack, especially given doubts over Mohamed Salah’s future at the club. The Egyptian has only seven months left in his contract, and whether he will renew terms or leave on a free transfer remains a hot topic. Thus, the north-west giants could benefit from a reinforcement on the flanks, and acquiring a talent in the form of Fofana will be quite exciting.
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At 19, the diminutive Fofana has a long way to go in his career and would hugely develop under Arne Slot’s watchful eyes. The versatile winger will refresh Liverpool’s attacking options while improving the quality of squad depth. With maturity, game time and experience, he could unlock his true potential at Anfield.
With growing interest in him, Liverpool must test Lyon’s resolve with an audacious bid for Fofana in January.