Olympique Lyon don face serious financial wahala since di beginning of di year, and even though dem first face relegation to Ligue 2 because of money matter, di French Football Federation later overturn am. But di club still need balance dia account quick-quick before e go spoil pass this level.
Wetin dis mean be say almost nobody for di Lyon squad dey sure of im future — even Malick Fofana wey be one of di brightest young talents wey dem get. Di club fit use di young Belgian international as cash-out next year to bring in urgent funds.
According to Mark Brus report, both Chelsea and Liverpool dey eye Fofana for 2026 transfer window. Even though Transfermarkt value am around £26 million, Lyon believe say dem fit ask for higher money because of di player potential and growing market value.
Liverpool Fit Win Di Race To Sign Fofana
Chelsea dey ready to challenge Liverpool for di Fofana signature, but truth be say di Blues already get plenty wingers — both right and left — so dem focus for next year transfer window fit shift go defence and midfield side instead.
Unless Enzo Maresca specifically request say he want Fofana or unless Chelsea sell one or two of dia current attackers, e go hard to see dem enter bidding war with Liverpool for di 19-year-old baller.
On di other hand, Liverpool fit dey more serious for di deal because Mohamed Salah don near di end of im Premier League career. Di Reds go wan secure one young replacement early, and Fofana dey fit di bill — fast, confident, and sabi dribble tight spaces with correct one-on-one ability.
Under new coach Arne Slot, Liverpool don dey show say dem sabi build young players well. Fofana fit shine under di Dutch coach system because of im speed, agility and energy wey go blend well with di pressing style of play for Anfield.
Considering say Liverpool don already spend big for players during di last transfer window, to pay Lyon reasonable asking price for Fofana no go too be problem. As long as di price no too high, di defending Premier League champions go likely drop di cash to secure am ahead of Chelsea come 2026.
