Liverpool They are reportedly planning to make a move to sign Olympique Lyonnais star Malick Fofana, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
After joining the French side in January this year, the 19-year-old showed flashes of his qualities in Ligue 1 last season, scoring three goals in four starts.
The Belgian has continued to play as a rotation player for Lyon so far this season, contributing four goals in six league starts. Furthermore, following his recent promising performances, he was even selected to play for his nation in the October international break and made his debut for his country in a Nations League match against Italy.
Transfers They claim that Lyon is in financial difficulties, so it is open to listening to offers for its star men to balance the accounts and is even willing to accept lower offers.
Liverpool are therefore looking to sign Fofana in January taking advantage of this situation and are willing to complete the deal for a fee of at least £12 million.
Fofana to Liverpool
Arne Slot's team have not yet made any moves to secure his signature, but plan to accelerate their efforts to close the deal in the upcoming winter window.
Fofana is a left-footed wide player, who is comfortable on the left flank but also efficient on the opposite side. Liverpool have a well-resourced front line but will have to make a move to replace a new high-profile right winger. Mohamed Salah if he leaves the club next summer.
The player's existing contract will expire at the end of this season and the Reds I haven't made any potential Offer to keep him.
However, Fofana is still very young and would need time to settle into the first division if he joined. Therefore, he would not be the right option to replace Salah.
However, the 19-year-old is a talented player and has great potential, so he would be a smart acquisition for Liverpool for the long-term future if they do acquire him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club finally make a concrete decision to sign the Belgium international in January.
