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Malick Fofana Transfer from Olympique Lyonnais to FC Barcelona
According to SPORT, a January transfer to FC Barcelona for Malick Fofana is unlikely because of his recent injury, while a summer transfer for the Olympique Lyon winger is considered inevitable.
According to SPORT, Malick Fofana continues to be a target for FC Barcelona. A concrete offer has not yet been made for him.
According to 'The Athletic', Malick Fofana has been discussed as a potential alternative for FC Barcelona's left wing if Marcus Rashford departs.
If Marcus Rashford leaves Barcelona, the club would seek to recruit another left winger capable of supporting Raphinha. Three profiles are mentioned: Antonio Nusa of Leipzig, Malick Fofana of Lyon, and Said El Mala of Cologne.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Malick Fofana is a player of high interest for FC Barcelona, and Hansi Flick is said to be impressed by the young Belgian. The club hopes to benefit from the difficult situation at Olympique Lyon, which will reportedly have to sell players in January. Fofana is expected to cost around 40 million euros. The Belgian is also said to be attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
According to information from Fichajes, FC Barcelona has contacted Malick Fofana's representatives to inquire about his availability, hoping to use Olympique Lyonnais's economic situation to negotiate a favorable transfer. Fofana is valued at 30 million euros on Transfermarkt and earns an annual salary of 2,730,000 euros (1,774,500,000 FCFA).
Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Lyon’s Malick Fofana as an alternative to making Marcus Rashford’s loan move permanent next summer. According to SPORT, Barcelona are the latest side to consider an approach for the left winger. The Spanish champions are thought to be confident of securing a deal for the forward at a reduced price, given Lyon’s financial difficulties, which resulted in the French club being almost relegated at the end of last season due to economic irregularities.
Barça have obtained detailed scouting reports on Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon and have contacted his agents.
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.
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