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Malick Fofana leaving Olympique Lyonnais?

Malick Fofana is open to staying at Olympique Lyonnais, but the club will not hold him back if a good offer comes in.

Malick Fofana is reportedly set to transfer from Olympique Lyon to FC Everton according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The transfer fee is 40 million Euros. Despite interest from FC Bayern, there were never any concrete discussions at the highest level.

Olympique de Marseille was interested in Malick Fofana and positioned itself for discussions regarding a potential move. However, they accelerated their efforts on Igor Paixão from Feyenoord, reducing the options for Fofana.

Paris Saint-Germain are considering adding Fofana to their squad.

Olympique de Marseille is in discussions with Malick Fofana, a Belgian international and winger from Olympique Lyonnais. Fofana is open to joining Marseille as the club can offer him a spot in the Champions League and a guaranteed starting position, unlike some other European giants like Naples, Liverpool, or Bayern Munich. The interest from Marseille is confirmed by Sky Sport journalist Sacha Tavolieri. However, it remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached with Lyon.

Olympique de Marseille has positioned themselves for Malick Fofana, with discussions advancing well. The club is seeking offensive reinforcements and is impressed with the player's profile.

The club has decided to sell Malick Fofana to help meet financial targets and survive.

Chelsea FC is reportedly following Malick Fofana's situation with interest. Gent stands to benefit financially from the transfer, holding a 20% right on the surplus value above the original 20 million euro transfer fee paid by Lyon.

SSC Napoli has shown interest in Malick Fofana by inquiring about the conditions for a transfer.

Malick Fofana is currently in the sights of wealthy clubs such as Chelsea FC. According to the Swiss branch of Sky Sports, a sum around 50 million euros is considered achievable. However, Lyon is hoping for a bidding war among the giants, which could lead to a price as high as 70 million euros.

Chelsea FC has made initial contacts for the transfer of Malick Fofana. The club faces significant competition from Liverpool FC for Fofana's signature.

Chelsea FC has initiated talks regarding the transfer of Malick Fofana, although they prefer Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. The starting bid is expected to be around 30 to 35 million euros, with the total transfer fee, including bonuses, potentially reaching around 50 million euros.

Chelsea FC is showing strong interest in Malick Fofana, with the club reportedly taking charge of the transfer discussions. They aim to acquire young talent for potential sporting and financial benefits. Chelsea has made initial contact with Lyon to discuss a transfer, although no concrete offer has been made yet. Lyon is financially struggling and is willing to cooperate with the transfer. Gent, Fofana's former club, is entitled to 20% of Lyon's profit from this transfer, hence they are hoping for a high transfer fee.

Paris Saint-Germain is showing interest in Malick Fofana as Lyon is open to reasonable offers because of their financial issues.

Olympique de Lyon's representative stated that they will not sell Fofana to PSG until a mutual agreement is reached with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, emphasizing the need for a strong relationship and mutual benefit for the French championship.

Malick Fofana has been associated with several English clubs and PSG. However, Régis Dupont, a Lyon-watcher from L'Equipe, suggested that Fofana is unlikely to transfer this month because he aims to continue playing regularly as it is his first season as a starter. If Lyon qualifies for the Champions League, he might play as a key player next season. It is predicted that he could currently bring in 50 million euros, and by the end of the season, this could rise to 60 to 70 million euros. It is considered unrealistic that there would be no interest in him by next summer, and it is expected that he will join a club better than Lyon in about a year and a half.

Malick Fofana, a wing talent from Olympique Lyon, has attracted interest from abroad. According to information from the French FT partner site Foot Mercato, Bundesliga clubs are interested in the 19-year-old Belgian. Fofana wants to stay in Lyon at least until the end of the season. Lyon is economically forced to sell, which presents a great opportunity for Fofana's next career step in the summer.

Malick Fofana, a 19-year-old player for Olympique Lyon and a member of the Belgian national team, has attracted interest from Arsenal FC. He has scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists this season. Due to Lyon's financial difficulties, the club might be forced to sell him, despite their preference to retain him. The transfer fee is expected to be around 30 to 35 million euros.

Lyon is considering selling its valuable players like Malick Fofana to stabilize finances. Fofana's value has increased, and although a sale could be necessary, he wishes to gain Champions League experience before any potential departure.

Olympique Lyonnais is facing financial difficulties and has been subjected to a transfer ban. The club is under pressure to sell players before the season concludes to prevent relegation to Ligue 2. Malick Fofana, one of Lyon's standout players, has attracted interest from top European clubs looking to acquire him at a reduced price, given Lyon's weakened negotiating position. Fofana is contracted with Lyon until 2028, with a market value of fifteen million euros. Despite his importance to the team, Lyon may be compelled to sell him for less than his market value. KAA Gent, Fofana's previous club, would benefit from any transfer due to a 20% sell-on clause on the profit from Fofana's next transfer.

Malick Fofana, a prominent player for Olympique Lyon, is reportedly being encouraged to leave the club due to financial difficulties. In spite of his outstanding performances and his recent debut for the Belgian national team, Lyon's financial predicament requires them to sell key players such as Fofana to generate funds. Fofana is under contract with Lyon until 2028 and has a market value of 15 million euros. Lyon had previously paid approximately 20 million euros to secure him from KAA Gent.

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