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Chelsea inquired about the potential transmission of Lyon’s 20-year-old Belgian left wing wing of Malick Fofan, said David Ornstein.
Blues are known for targeting the best young players in world football, and Fofana is another great potential that could fit well in Stamford Bridge.
With 11 goals and five assists in all competitions in the season, the phofan looks like someone could be able to make an impact immediately in Chelsea, as well as a smart investment in the future.
See below for Ornstein’s update about the interest of Chelsea for Fofan, which is seemingly one of the many options that Giants West London considers after deciding to hold Jadon Sancho …
?? Chelsea lays a verbal investigation to Lyon regarding Malick Fofan. 20yo #Olimpiquelyonnais winged player among multiple options #Cfc Given the way out of Jadon Sancho. Nothing advanced for Belgium International, but discussions continue @Theathleticfc after @lequipe https://t.co/wzruxmeoq
– David Ornstein (@david_ornstein) June 16, 2025
It remains to see if the fophane will be the main priority of Chelsea, with Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho also linked Fabrizio Romano In a recent report for Grasp.
Transfer Malick Fofana: Can Chelsea face competition?
Fofana will work on the radar of other big clubs this summer, but it remains to be seen if she will move.
Sources said previously Grasp that Fofana was considering Arsenal, Liverpool and others.
At that moment, they were not approaches, and Chelsea seems to have come out of nowhere with the most advanced interest in the Belgian international.
Malick Fofan to follow Rayan Cherrkin from Lyon?
Fofana could be the latest top talent that Lyon will leave this summer, and Rayan Chekes recently completed a transfer to Manchester City.
OL have history that they have to sell some of their biggest names and GraspThe previous information was that the Fofana also wanted to leave.
EUR 50 million was quoted as a type of price for Lyon expected for Fofan.
