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Malick Fofana
Player intelligence · performance + transfers

Malick Fofana: Transfer News & Rumours

Belgium · Attacker · 21 yrs · 169 cm

Current club: Sunderland
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Latest Malick Fofana transfer news and rumours, with interested clubs, negotiations, sources and confirmed moves arranged in a chronological timeline.

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Completed move

Last completed transfer

Lyon
Sunderland
OperationPermanent transfer
Reported feeNot disclosed
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Lyon → Sunderland Permanent transfer · Not disclosed
Gent → Lyon Permanent transfer · € 17M
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Season statistics

Sunderland

2025/26 season

12 Appearances
9 Starts
767 Minutes
2 Goals
1 Assists
7.07 Rating
Ligue 1
12 apps 2 goals 1 assists
Source: API-Football · statistics may vary by competition coverage.

Transfer timeline

Malick Fofana chooses Sunderland move

Crystal Palace → Sunderland

Fabrice Hawkins reports that Malick Fofana has informed Crystal Palace of his decision to join Sunderland. The transfer is expected to proceed unless there is an unexpected change, with the…

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Arsenal consider move for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Arsenal

David Ornstein reports that Arsenal are weighing up a move for Malick Fofana before the transfer window closes. The Lyon winger is on Arsenal’s shortlist and has reportedly spoken with…

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Sunderland agree Malick Fofana deal

Lyon → Sunderland

David Ornstein reports that Sunderland have agreed a permanent deal with Lyon for Malick Fofana. The Belgium international has permission to travel for his medical and is expected to sign…

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Sunderland agree Malick Fofana deal

Lyon → Sunderland

Foot Mercato reports that Malick Fofana has completed a move to Sunderland after a chaotic deadline day involving reported links with Crystal Palace. Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean revealed details…

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Dugarry criticises details of Malick Fofana transfer

Lyon → Sunderland

Foot Mercato reports that Christophe Dugarry expressed strong disapproval over revelations surrounding Malick Fofana’s move from Lyon to Sunderland. The former France international discussed the transfer on RMC’s Rothen s’enflamme.

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Sunderland win race for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Sunderland

The Guardian reports that Malick Fofana has agreed to join Sunderland from Lyon after a deadline-day tussle with Crystal Palace. The Belgium winger is set to move in a club-record…

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Malick Fofana chooses Sunderland move

Foot Mercato reports that Malick Fofana became the subject of a dramatic transfer battle involving Sunderland and Crystal Palace. The Belgian winger reportedly agreed to terms with both clubs before…

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Sunderland complete Malick Fofana signing

Lyon → Sunderland

Sky Sports reports that Sunderland have completed the signing of Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The deal follows a dramatic Deadline Day saga involving two private jets and several changes of…

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Sunderland agree deal for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Sunderland

David Ornstein reports that Sunderland have reached an agreement to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The Belgium international has completed his medical and is set to join on a five-year…

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Crystal Palace push to hijack Malick Fofana deal

Sunderland → Crystal Palace

Santi Aouna reports that Crystal Palace have renewed their attempt to derail Malick Fofana’s proposed move to Sunderland. Palace have matched the player’s revised financial demands and want to arrange…

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Lyon set to complete Malick Fofana medical

Get French Football News reports that Lyon are preparing to complete Malick Fofana’s medical. Crystal Palace and Sunderland are awaiting a decision on the Belgian attacker’s transfer, with his future…

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Malick Fofana set for Sunderland medical

Lyon → Sunderland

Fabrizio Romano reports that Malick Fofana is travelling to undergo his medical with Sunderland after a verbal agreement was reached. Lyon have accepted a €30m fee plus add-ons, while Arsenal…

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Sunderland reach agreement for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Sunderland

Foot Mercato reports that Sunderland have reached an agreement with Lyon and Malick Fofana after several days of negotiations. Further details are expected, with the transfer not yet officially completed.

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Arsenal advance talks for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Arsenal

Arsenal are working to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon, with talks reportedly progressing. The Belgian winger has already spoken with manager Mikel Arteta about a potential move, according to The…

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Arsenal move for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Arsenal

Calciomercato.com reports that Arsenal are targeting Lyon winger Malick Fofana late in the transfer window. The move is being considered to provide cover for Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, despite…

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Arsenal make initial enquiry for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Arsenal

According to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, Arsenal have opened exploratory contacts with Lyon over a possible move for Malick Fofana. The winger is interested in joining Arsenal, although other…

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Malick Fofana rejects Hull City approach

Lyon → Hull City

Get French Football News reports that Lyon forward Malick Fofana has turned down an approach from newly promoted Hull City. The report does not indicate that negotiations reached an advanced…

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Sunderland target Lyon winger Malick Fofana

Lyon → Sunderland

Get French Football News reports that Sunderland are stepping up their pursuit of Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The 21-year-old has emerged as an alternative to Marseille winger Igor Paixão amid…

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Sunderland enter race for Malick Fofana

Lyon → Sunderland

Santi Aouna reports that Sunderland have made contact over a potential move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. The English club are exploring the option while talks between Sunderland and Marseille…

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Roma approached over Malick Fofana deal

Lyon → Roma

Alfredo Pedullà reports that Lyon asked Roma to enter negotiations for Fofana, as the French club looks to sell amid interest from other teams. Roma are currently evaluating the financial…

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