Liverpool and Arsenal will compete for the signing of Malick Fofana
Olympique Lyon talent Malick Fofana has been one of the revelations of Ligue 1 in recent months, and with five goals and two assists to his name this season, it seems the French giants could capitalize on him to alleviate some of your financial stress. .
Caught offside reported that Arsenal and Liverpool are showing great interest in attracting Fofana to England, although both first division The giants will have to fend off increased competition for AC Milan's 19-year-old. Villa AstonBayern Munich and Juventus.
According to the report, Lyon will seek a transfer fee approaching £29m for the striker, although Fofana's suitors could attempt to take advantage of the club's financial position to secure the striker's signing for an even smaller sum.
Liverpool could beat Arsenal in Fofana
If the race for Malick Fofana's signature were to unfold between Arsenal and Liverpool, the latter would likely usurp the former.
Although Arsenal are expected to be interested in making attacking additions, a striker would be their priority as they desperately need another goalscorer in the team to support. Kai Havertz.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are sweating Mohamed SalahThe future of the Egyptian after the recent showed his disappointment for not receiving a contract extension offer from the club and saying that at the moment he is 'more out'.
The Egyptian international's possible departure as a free agent would leave the Reds in desperate need of a winger who can score regularly, so they could make Fofana their priority, even if it means matching Lyon's £29m valuation.
Having played for perhaps the biggest French club, the Belgian international could be looking for a new start where he would play in the champions league and compete regularly for trophies. While that is very possible at Arsenal, he could do so at Liverpool as a regular fixture in the team's starting XI.
A winter transfer for Fofana is a realistic possibility considering Lyon face a race against time to balance their books, so a resolution on his next club could be sought as soon as possible.
