Reporter Miguel Delaney said Liverpool is exploring potential moves from highly rated Lyon winger Malick Fofana, with Ligue 1 team reportedly demanding the Belgian Little Star’s fee of £51.5 million.
As they prepare to defend their Premier League titles for their Premier League titles under Arne Slot, the Reds are actively seeking to strengthen their offensive plans, who will lead the club in the 2024/25 season.
Liverpool’s recruiting boulevard has completed the high-profile moves of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, and is far from over.
Liverpool plans Lyon to raid Malick Fofana
Now, their focus has turned to Lyon Winger Fofana, who can move this summer.
Lyon was relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial problems, pending appeals, putting the club in an unstable position, forcing them to consider player sales to stabilize their financial position.
However, the French clubs are optimistic about the big interest in Fofana from all over Europe, including Premier League rivals, which could trigger a bidding war to maximize the expense of its precious assets.
The Reds are interested in Fofana because the future of players such as Luis and Cody Gakpo are uncertain, both related to the relocation to Bayern Munich this summer.
Even though the Reds rejected a way Bayern vs. Colombia winger, Diaz’s long-term future at Anfield remains uncertain.
Belgian wingers are passionate about Premier League
Fofana reportedly has ties to Tottenham, Chelsea and several Serie A clubs, and he is reportedly open to the Premier League and sees it as the ideal next step in his career.
Moving to Anfield will give him the opportunity to develop under one of the best managers in Europe right now and become part of a promising football program.
The Reds are determined to keep their motivation after the championship season, and players who add Fofana profiles will further demonstrate their ambitions to stay at the top of British football.
£85m Premier League star prepares to join Liverpool
