Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Malick Fofana from Lyon, and the deal has also been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and Sacha Tavolieri. Earlier in the day, Sunderland agreed a fee believed to be €35 million including bonuses. French journalist Romain Molina claims that Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus offered a more generous commission package to Fofana’s representatives.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Malick Fofana has chosen to move to Sunderland, with the player’s agents having confirmed his decision a couple of hours before the transfer deadline. The attacker is expected to complete a deal valued at approximately €39 million. L'Equipe was the first to report the news, and Romano confirmed shortly after 9pm BST that Malick Fofana’s agents had informed all parties involved that the player has a desire to join Sunderland. Romano added that Fofana is now expected to join the club as was originally planned that morning. French investigative journalist Romain Molina has claimed that the player suddenly changed his mind between Palace and Sunderland after Sunderland promised a more generous commission to the agents. Molina added that Roc Nation employs Fofana's uncle, who then spoke to his nephew, and that it ended with Fofana undertaking a medical examination without knowing which club he was going to join.

Sunderland are in the leading position to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon. A deal for Fofana, valued at approximately £30 million, has been agreed, and they are favourites to complete the transfer despite an attempt by Crystal Palace to sign the player. Arrangements are being made for Fofana to undergo a medical examination in France. According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Sunderland are attempting to complete deals for both Malick Fofana and Dodi Lukebakio tonight.

Malick Fofana was the subject of a transfer battle between Sunderland and Crystal Palace. The Guardian reports that Fofana underwent a medical examination in France, which was jointly commissioned by Sunderland and Crystal Palace. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Fofana has made his decision and prefers a transfer to Sunderland.

Malick Fofana is currently with the leaders of Olympique Lyonnais and the club's doctor, who will conduct his medical examination on behalf of Sunderland in a hospital in Lyon's 8th arrondissement. According to L'Equipe, his departure is being organized as the transfer window in England approaches its end.

A deal had been agreed with Lyon for Malick Fofana's move to Sunderland. Reports suggested the Belgian had chosen Sunderland and had flown to the north-east; however, GMS sources indicate that the attacker is still in France and is deciding on his next course of action. Malick Fofana is scheduled to have a medical in France. Crystal Palace had made an offer and believed they had intercepted the move.

RMC Sport reported that Malick Fofana has returned to Lyon, where his potential future club hopes he will undergo a medical examination. Sunderland have increased the agent's commission for Malick Fofana in recent hours.

Sunderland and Crystal Palace have both had offers of around €30m for Malick Fofana accepted by Lyon. Sunderland are hopeful of signing the player on deadline day. Fofana has completed his medical at Sunderland. According to Hugo Guillemet, Sunderland is offering much higher commissions to the player's agents. Guillemet also reported that the player is in London and is no longer giving any news to Crystal Palace, where he was scheduled to undergo his medical examination.

According to journalist Hugo Guillemet, Sunderland have not given up, despite Crystal Palace seemingly being ahead in the process. Sunderland are offering much higher commissions to Malick Fofana's agents. The agents and the player are in London and are no longer giving any news to Crystal Palace. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the parties involved have now informed everyone that Fofana will be going to Sunderland on deadline day. Tavolieri also described the deal as being completely crazy.

Olympique Lyonnais has transferred Malick Fofana to Sunderland for an estimated amount of 35 million euros including bonuses.

According to David Ornstein, Sunderland reached an agreement with Lyon to sign Malick Fofana. The 21-year-old winger has been given permission to undergo a medical in the north east before signing a five-year contract with Sunderland. Fabrizio Romano understands Sunderland will pay an initial €30million (£25.6m) plus add-ons to sign Fofana from Ligue 1 side Lyon.

Malick Fofana has reached an agreement with AFC Sunderland, according to FT. There is also an agreement on the transfer fee between Olympique Lyon and AFC Sunderland. The release for the medical examination has been granted, and Malick Fofana is set to receive a five-year contract.

According to Foot Mercato and The Athletic, a total agreement has been reached with Sunderland for Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana. Olympique Lyonnais initially hoped to receive 40 million euros from the sale of the Belgian international, but the transfer will ultimately be for an estimated 30 million euros plus various bonuses.

Sunderland was also interested in Malick Fofana, but the player was not interested in Sunderland.

Fofana has attracted significant interest in recent days. According to Team Talk, Sunderland is holding talks over the Belgian.

Lyon is close to losing their 21-year-old Belgian attacker Malick Fofana, who is still being targeted by AS Roma. It was also revealed on Saturday that Sunderland are interested in the attacker. Fofana, who has 5 caps and 1 goal for Belgium, joined Lyon in January 2024 and has a contract until 2028. His current market value is €30.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In addition to the clubs mentioned, he has also been linked with Arsenal and Galatasaray. Recent reports from August 2026 indicate that Lyon's asking price is between €40 million and over €50 million. These reports also linked AS Roma with offers ranging from a €35 million loan-to-buy package to a direct bid of €40 million.