According to the Catalan daily Sport, Malick Fofana is being monitored by FC Barcelona. Despite competition from Liverpool and Arsenal for this deal, FC Barcelona intends to use the financial problems at Lyon to make a move for the former La Gantoise player. In this position, Fofana currently is an alternative for FC Barcelona.

Sport reports that 20-year-old Malick Fofana is Barcelona's primary option for the winger position. It is reported that conversations have already occurred with the Belgian's entourage, as Barcelona aims to use the difficult financial situation at the Rhone club to its advantage. Fofana is currently unavailable for several months with a right ankle injury and has a contract with Lyon until June 2028 after joining in January 2024.