US EditionChelsea Eyeing up Move for 20-Year-Old Ligue 1 Star Valued at Around £42m: Reports
- On June 16, 2025, Chelsea confirmed they made an inquiry about signing 20-year-old Malick Fofana from Lyon before the transfer window closed on June 10.
- Chelsea sought Fofana due to Jadon Sancho's return to Manchester United after the club declined to buy him permanently, creating a need for a new winger.
- Fofana, a Belgian international contracted at Lyon until 2028, scored 11 goals and made six assists in 41 appearances during the 2024-25 season.
- Lyon values Fofana at around €42 million , and other Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest have also shown interest.
- Chelsea have not made a formal offer yet, but ongoing discussions suggest the transfer window until September 1 allows time for a potential move.
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Chelsea make initial contact to sign Lyon star Malick Fofana
Chelsea have made initial contact over a possible move to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana this summer, according to French transfer expert Hugo Guillemet. Fofana has been a revelation since moving to France from Jupiler Pro League side Gent in the last winter transfer window. He came off the bench in the 3-1 loss to […] The post Chelsea open talks to sign exciting £42m star with 17-G/A last season - journo first appeared on Football Talk
Chelsea make contact to sign Man United & Liverpool target
Chelsea have made contact to sign 20 year old attacker. The player has been very good in recent season. He is from Belgium and currently plays in France. He is also wanted by Liverpool and Man United. Chelsea are willing to add more quality to their final third. They want a left winger due to […] The post Chelsea make contact to sign Man United & Liverpool target appeared first on Football Express India.
After selling Rayan Cherki for a little more than 40 million euros, OL sees the Premier League also do the soft eyes to Malick Fofana. In addition to Chelsea, Liverpool also started discussions with Belgian representatives. With the first transfer window held for ten days at the beginning of June, [...] L'article Mercato - OL: Fofana's Crazy Premier League ? appeared first on Olympique & Lyonnais.
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