US EditionLiverpool and Chelsea Dealt Blow as Rival PL Club Agrees Deal with Ligue 1 Club for Forward: Reports
- Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached an agreement with Lyon to sign the 20-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana this summer.
- This agreement comes amid Lyon's financial difficulties and recent demotion from Ligue 1, which increases their likelihood to sell key players.
- Fofana, who joined Lyon from Gent in January 2024, scored 11 goals and delivered six assists over 41 appearances last season, establishing himself as a major talent in European football.
- Reports indicate that Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Napoli have also shown significant interest in Fofana, while Chelsea would receive around £8 million from a sell-on clause if Premier League champions buy him.
- If completed, the Forest deal could mark a substantial acquisition for them, though personal terms with Fofana remain unsettled amid his preference for a Champions League club, sustaining potential competition.
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Chelsea dealt blow in pursuit of £43m transfer target
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Nottingham Forest appear to have stolen a march on Chelsea in the race to sign Malick Fofana after agreeing a deal with Lyon to sign the winger. Fofana emerged as one of Lyon’s brightest young stars following his arrival from Gent in January 2024, making 41 appearances across all competitions with 11 goals and six assists to his name last season. The 20-year-old also caught the eye during Lyon’s Europa …
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