Hull City, described as an English Premier League team owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has reportedly targeted Lyon's 21-year-old Belgian winger, Malick Fofana. Fofana has 5 caps for Belgium, joined the French club from KAA Gent in January 2024 for a reported €17 million, and is under contract until 2028. Several other clubs, including Arsenal and Roma, have also been recently linked with him. According to recent reports from August 2026, offers from Roma reached up to €40 million. Lyon's asking price was said to be between €40 million and over €50 million. His current Transfermarkt market value is €30 million.