Liverpool are showing interest in a surprise summer move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana and could soon make an initial offer, according to L’Equipe journalist Hugo Guillemet
Liverpool Make Approach for Lyon Star Malick Fofana as Summer Overhaul Continues
Liverpool’s aggressive summer rebuild under new boss Arne Slot shows no signs of slowing down, with reports from France indicating the Premier League champions have initiated contact with Lyon winger Malick Fofana’s representatives in recent days.
The 20-year-old Belgian has been one of Europe’s standout young attackers this season, and Liverpool are reportedly ready to challenge several other elite clubs for his signature.
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Liverpool’s Busy Window Gathers Pace
The Reds have already made a splash this window, capturing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen and edging closer to a club-record £116m deal for Florian Wirtz, Frimpong’s former teammate. Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also expected to follow shortly, having agreed personal terms last month.
However, Liverpool’s recruitment drive is far from complete.
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Fofana Draws Widespread Interest
According to L’Equipe, Liverpool and Chelsea have both made recent enquiries regarding Fofana’s availability, with Manchester United also monitoring the situation closely.
While Lyon are open to negotiations, they are under no immediate pressure to sell, having already offloaded Rayan Cherki to Manchester City for £34m earlier this month. The Ligue 1 outfit are reportedly demanding a fee in excess of €50m (£42m) for Fofana.
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Rapid Rise for the Belgian Starlet
After arriving at Lyon from Belgian side Gent just last summer, Fofana has hit the ground running in France, scoring 11 goals and supplying 6 assists across 41 appearances in all competitions.
He also proved his mettle on the European stage, netting 6 times in 10 Europa League matches, helping Lyon reach the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Manchester United.
Fofana’s performances have earned him glowing praise, with many scouts describing him as “unbelievable” for his maturity, pace, and creativity in wide areas — qualities Liverpool are eager to inject further into Slot’s dynamic new system.
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Nunez Replacement Still a Priority
In addition to wide reinforcements, Liverpool remain determined to secure a new centre-forward, as Darwin Nunez’s future looks increasingly uncertain.
Serie A champions Napoli remain frontrunners for the Uruguayan’s signature, while lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia also loom. Should Nunez depart, funds from his sale would likely accelerate Liverpool’s pursuit of a prolific new number nine to spearhead Slot’s revamped attack.
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A Summer of Ambition
With multiple marquee targets already secured or nearing completion, Liverpool’s early summer activity reflects a level of ambition rarely seen at Anfield in recent years. The potential addition of Malick Fofana would underline the club’s intent to build not only for immediate success but for long-term dominance.
Expect more movement in the coming weeks as Liverpool continue to reshape their squad for the Slot era.