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Liverpool and Chelsea Dealt Blow as Rival PL Club Agrees Deal with Ligue 1 Club for Forward: Reports
- On Wednesday, Nottingham Forest reached a deal with Olympique Lyon for Malick Fofana, but no personal terms have been signed yet.
- Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2 due to financial issues has forced key player sales, including Fofana, who was expected to leave regardless.
- Bayern Munich and Napoli have approached Lyon, while Fofana awaits offers from Champions League clubs despite Forest's agreement.
- Nottingham Forest's deal for Fofana boosts squad ahead of Europa Conference League, with manager Nuno Espírito Santo aiming for quick signings to strengthen the team.
- Lyon's €51.5 million asking price may spark a bidding war amid high European interest, reflecting Fofana's emerging reputation as a top talent.
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Malick Fofana is currently one of the most sought after offensive players in Europe – FC Bayern is also interested in the Belgian.
Chelsea dealt blow in pursuit of £43m transfer target
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Nottingham Forest appear to have stolen a march on Chelsea in the race to sign Malick Fofana after agreeing a deal with Lyon to sign the winger. Fofana emerged as one of Lyon’s brightest young stars following his arrival from Gent in January 2024, making 41 appearances across all competitions with 11 goals and six assists to his name last season. The 20-year-old also caught the eye during Lyon’s Europa …
Top talent Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon is traded at FC Bayern - and could lead the German record champion to a record deal.
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