Arsenal is competing with several European clubs for Malick Fofana, who will be available in the summer as Olympique Lyon needs funds due to financial difficulties.

Malick Fofana transferred from KAA Gent to Olympique Lyon in the winter of 2024 for nearly 20 million euros. He has become a key player at Lyon, playing 35 competitive matches with ten goals and five assists this season. His contract with Lyon runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated at 25 million euros. However, CIES values him at 39.3 million euros. Arsenal is one of the clubs showing interest in the 19-year-old Belgian player.

Arsenal are keen on the potential transfer of Lyon wonderkid winger Malick Fofana this summer. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Fofana is open to leaving Lyon, and that he could cost around €50m. Fofana's performances have caught the eye of Arsenal, among others. Mikel Arteta could do with more attacking depth after a difficult season with injuries and inconsistent form in the final third of the pitch.

Malick Fofana made the move from KAA Gent to Olympique Lyon in the winter of this year for seventeen million euros plus five million euros in bonuses. Lyon is experiencing financial difficulties, and owner John Textor is open to offers in the upcoming winter transfer window. Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in Fofana, who has a contract with Lyon until 2028 and a market value of 25 million euros. Lyon demands at least 30 million euros for the winger.