Transfer market dey hot as usual and this time, na Everton wey dey chase Malick Fofana, di Belgian wonderkid wey dey tear things up for Olympique Lyon.
But kasala dey small—Everton don table bid of about £31 million, but Lyon dey hold out strong for £35 million before dem go gree release di player.
Na money war between Premier League hustle and Ligue 1 stubbornness.
Who Be Malick Fofana?
If you never sabi Malick Fofana, make you mark am now. Di 19-year-old Belgian winger dey ball serious for Lyon, and plenty scouts don already circle am as one of Europe’s breakout stars.
•Fast, tricky and fearless
•Fit play left or right wing
•Good ball control + eye for goal
•Already dey play for Belgium U-21s
•Strong mentality + technical confidence
Dis na di kind player wey dey remind people of Eden Hazard in his Lille days, or even Jérémy Doku.
Fofana no just dey shine by luck—e dey cook defenders steady and e don become hot cake for transfer market.
Why Everton Wan Sign Am?
Everton dey go through rebuild phase. Dem narrowly escape relegation, and now under Sean Dyche, dem dey look for firepower and young legs wey fit ball and grow.
Fofana fit offer dem:
✅ Speed
✅ Direct play
✅ Creativity for final third
✅ Long-term investment value
✅ And possible resale profit later on
With players like Dwight McNeil and Demarai Gray dey blow hot and cold, Fofana fit be that fresh blood wey go bring vibes and ginger back to Everton attack.
Why Lyon Never Gree?
Lyon no dey rush to sell, and dem get every right. Dem believe say:
•Fofana value go rise even more if dem hold am
•£31 million no reflect him true market worth
•Premier League clubs get big money, so dem dey use strong head
Dem dey insist say £35 million na minimum, and if Everton no top di bid, dem go lock shop.
Reports even dey talk say Lyon go offer Fofana new improved contract if Everton no increase dia offer.
Negotiations Still On
Transfer window still dey open and things fit still change fast. Everton dey hope say dem fit negotiate something closer to £33-34M with some add-ons and performance bonuses wey go satisfy both sides.
Fofana himself never force move, but insiders talk say e open to Premier League challenge, especially with playing time and development opportunity.
What Fans Dey Talk?
Everton fans:
“Spend the extra £4M abeg! Fofana na baller!”
“We need young ballers wey go play for badge and future.”
Lyon fans:
“No cheap sale abeg. Fofana go blow soon, we go regret!”
“If Premier League clubs wan buy, make dem pay premium.”
Quick Summary:
•Everton Bid: ~£31M
•Lyon Demand: £35M
•Player Age: 19
•Position: Winger (Right/Left)
•Contract Status: Still under Lyon till 2027
•Talks Ongoing: Yes
•Chances of Deal: High—if Everton increase offer
Final Tori
Fofana na gem wey fit change any team attack. If Everton really serious to climb up Premier League table, dis na di kind risky-but-smart signing dem suppose lock in.
But time dey tick, and other clubs dey watch too. If dem delay, another club fit hijack di deal.
For now, na £4 million dey block di move—but for football, dat kind gap fit close any moment.
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