Arsenal is ready to battle it out for 30m Lyon star winger Malick Fofana

According to reports, Arsenal has determined that 19-year-old winger Malick Fofana is a player worth pursuing. Caught Offside claims that since Fofana joined Lyon in early 2024, Arsenal has been monitoring his development. Even with the club’s difficulties, Fofana has made an impression with his technique and potential in his few games. Top teams have expressed interest in him as a result of his performances, and Arsenal is said to be considering him as a player who might soon strengthen their team.

Liverpool and Arsenal are expressing a strong desire to bring Fofana to England, but the two Premier League powerhouses will have to fend off additional competition from AC Milan, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, and Juventus for the 19-year-old. Lyon will reportedly demand a transfer fee of nearly £29 million for the forward, but Fofana’s suitors may try to take advantage of the club’s financial standing to get the forward for even less.

Lyon wants €30-35 million to sell Malick Fofana

Lyon paid little less than €20 million to sign Malick Fofana, who established himself at a relatively young age at Belgian team KAA Gent. Given that he has quickly adapted to the team, he has been a decent enough addition for them.

Additionally interested in signing the dynamic winger are Arsenal and Aston Villa. With some strong players on their squad, Liverpool is well-covered in the wide areas. However, Arne Slot will begin to consider ways to strengthen his attacking setup, and Fofana is undoubtedly on their list.

The 19-year-old Ligue 1 prodigy would have a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best if Arsenal were to sign a new winger who is searching for a Bukayo Saka cover. Fofana is a decent enough candidate for the Gunners to investigate because he starts mostly on the left wing.