Lyon winger Malick Fofana makes a late entry onto Arsenal’s transfer list, with the 21-year-old under consideration before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Arsenal have either been offered, or made a late enquiry, over Malick Fofana as they consider whether to add another attacker before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
The 21-year-old Belgium international has emerged as one of the options under discussion at the club, with preliminary contact made to establish whether a deal with Lyon would be feasible.
The BBC reports that Fofana was offered to Arsenal by intermediaries and that the “merits” of a possible move have been considered at the Emirates.
They also report, however, there is no “universal backing at Arsenal with regards to a move for Fofana so it now remains to be seen whether the Gunners move ahead with a move for the Belgian.”
David Ornstein also reports similar.
🚨 Arsenal weighing up move to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon before transfer window closes. 21yo left-sides winger on #AFC list + spoken to Mikel Arteta. Belgium international regarded as market opportunity after #OlympiqueLyonnais CL exit 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/755…
— David Ornstein (@david-ornstein.bsky.social) 31 August 2026 at 17:39
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French reporting carried by Get French Football News from RMC, however, says it is Arsenal who have made enquiries over the winger.
Fofana is contracted to Lyon until 2028 and is understood to be receptive to the possibility of joining Arsenal, although he has other potential options.
Reports have placed his valuation at about €40 million for the 5-cap Belgian.
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