Done deal100/100 · High momentum
Milan Lyon
RumourAdvancedDone deal
8 updates · 5 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Confirmed
Youssouf Fofana move to Lyon blocked
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Youssouf Fofana: Transfer News & Rumours
Current club: Sevilla
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Latest Youssouf Fofana transfer news and rumours, with interested clubs, negotiations, sources and confirmed moves arranged in a chronological timeline.
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Current transfer situation
Milan
Lyon
Youssouf Fofana move to Lyon blocked
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Transfer stage: Advanced
Official confirmation: Pending
Why this score: The transfer has an explicit completion or official confirmation signal. Based on 5 tracked sources and 8 updates. The score measures reporting momentum, not the probability that a transfer will happen.
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Done deal100/100 · High momentum
Milan Sevilla
Done dealRumour
4 updates · 5 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Confirmed
Youssouf Fofana joins Sevilla on loanAdvanced85/100 · High momentum
Lyon Milan
RumourAdvanced
2 updates · 2 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Pending
Youssouf Fofana set to join AC Milan on loanAdvanced85/100 · High momentum
Milan Galatasaray
RumourAdvanced
2 updates · 2 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Pending
Youssouf Fofana gives Galatasaray availabilityRumour57/100 · Building
Milan Roma
Rumour
2 updates · 2 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Pending
Roma consider Youssouf Fofana as Koné replacementRumour57/100 · Building
Milan Brighton & Hove Albion
Rumour
2 updates · 2 tracked sources
Official confirmation: Pending
Brighton enquire about AC Milan midfielder Fofana
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2025/26 season
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Transfer timeline
Youssouf Fofana move to Lyon blocked
Milan
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Lyon
Fabrice Hawkins reports that Youssouf Fofana cannot complete a move to Lyon despite Milan and Lyon reportedly reaching a full agreement. The transfer is blocked because Malick Fofana has not…
Read update → AdvancedYoussouf Fofana joins Sevilla on loan
Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that Youssouf Fofana has completed a loan move to Sevilla. The deal has been officially signed.
Read update → RumourMilan’s Youssouf Fofana deal with Sevilla includes favourable terms
Milan
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Sevilla
Get Italian Football News reports that AC Milan were looking to part ways with Youssouf Fofana during the summer transfer window. Sevilla emerged as a suitable destination for the French…
Read update → RumourSevilla to cover 8% of Youssouf Fofana salary on loan
Milan
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Sevilla
Football Italia reports that Sevilla will cover only 8% of Youssouf Fofana’s salary during his loan spell. The midfielder remains contracted to AC Milan, with the Spanish club responsible for…
Read update → RumourYoussouf Fofana joins Sevilla
Foot Mercato reports that Youssouf Fofana has ultimately joined Sevilla after earlier being linked with Lyon. The Andalusian club announced the move late in the transfer window. Update (Get French…
Read update → Done dealYoussouf Fofana move to Lyon blocked
Foot Mercato reports that Youssouf Fofana’s proposed move to Lyon has collapsed. The deal was reportedly affected by delays surrounding Malick Fofana’s situation. Update (X - @FabriceHawkins): Fabrice Hawkins reports…
Read update → AdvancedLyon agree loan deal for Youssouf Fofana
Milan
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Lyon
Get French Football News reports that Lyon have agreed a loan deal to sign AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana. The 27-year-old joined Milan from Monaco previously.
Read update → AdvancedYoussouf Fofana set to join AC Milan on loan
Lyon
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Milan
Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that AC Milan and Lyon have reached an agreement for Youssouf Fofana. The midfielder is set to move on a paid loan including a…
Read update → AdvancedBesiktas push for Youssouf Fofana
Milan
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Besiktas
According to X account @Santi_J_FM, Besiktas are making a strong push for Youssouf Fofana with a significant offer that is reportedly under consideration. Lyon and AC Milan have still not…
Read update → RumourLyon face hurdles in Youssouf Fofana pursuit
Foot Mercato reports that Lyon are pushing to sign Youssouf Fofana, who is open to joining the French club and reuniting with Paulo Fonseca in Ligue 1. However, negotiations have…
Read update → RumourRoma consider Youssouf Fofana as Koné replacement
Milan
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Roma
Calciomercato.com reports that Roma could revisit Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan if Manu Koné completes a proposed move to Chelsea. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Parma midfielder Mandela Keïta are also mentioned…
Read update → RumourRoma continue talks for Youssouf Fofana
Lyon
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Roma
Alfredo Pedullà reports that Roma’s negotiations for Fofana with Olympique Lyonnais are continuing. No agreement has been reached at this stage.
Read update → RumourYoussouf Fofana attracts interest from Lyon and Hull City
Fabrice Hawkins reports that several clubs, including Lyon and Hull City, are interested in Youssouf Fofana. The sides are proposing a loan with a mandatory purchase option, but the player…
Read update → RumourYoussouf Fofana joins Lyon on loan
Milan
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Lyon
Nico Schira reports that paperwork has been completed for Youssouf Fofana to move from AC Milan to Olympique Lyonnais on loan. The deal includes an option to buy, with a…
Read update → Done dealLyon working on Youssouf Fofana signing
Monaco
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Lyon
Foot Mercato reports that Lyon are working to recruit Youssouf Fofana. The midfielder is seeking a new opportunity, while the French club continues discussions over a potential deal.
Read update → RumourYoussouf Fofana set to join Lyon on loan
Milan
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Lyon
Get French Football News reports that Youssouf Fofana is close to leaving AC Milan for Lyon. The midfielder is expected to return to Ligue 1 on a loan deal.
Read update → AdvancedYoussouf Fofana prefers Lyon over Galatasaray
Milan
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Lyon
Calciomercato.com reports that Youssouf Fofana is leaving AC Milan and would prefer a move to Lyon rather than Galatasaray. The proposed deal is a loan with an option to buy.
Read update → RumourGalatasaray, Real Betis and Lille join Youssouf Fofana loan race
Milan
contract stay
Nico Schira reports that Galatasaray, Real Betis and Lille have entered the race for AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana. The clubs are considering a loan deal with an option to…
Read update → RumourYoussouf Fofana gives Galatasaray availability
Milan
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Galatasaray
Nico Schira reports that Youssouf Fofana is open to joining Galatasaray on a contract structured through 2030. Galatasaray are in talks with AC Milan over a loan move including an…
Read update → AdvancedGalatasaray enter race for Youssouf Fofana
Milan
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Galatasaray
Foot Mercato reports that Galatasaray have made an approach for Youssouf Fofana in the closing days of the transfer window. Fabrizio Romano says the Turkish club raised the midfielder’s situation…
Read update → RumourAC Milan working to sell Youssouf Fofana abroad
Milan
contract stay
Nico Schira reports that AC Milan are working on a potential sale of Youssouf Fofana to a foreign club. The prospective destination is expected to compete in the 2026/27 Champions…
Read update → RumourBrighton enquire about AC Milan midfielder Fofana
Milan
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Brighton & Hove Albion
Nico Schira reports that Brighton have requested information on Youssouf Fofana, who is reportedly set to leave AC Milan soon. A Turkish Süper Lig club has also made an enquiry…
Read update → RumourMilan explore Premier League options for Youssouf Fofana
Manchester United
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Milan
Calciomercato.com reports that Milan have opened discussions with several Premier League clubs regarding Youssouf Fofana. The midfielder is reportedly outside Ruben Amorim’s plans, but remains reluctant about a move and…
Read update → RumourBrighton show interest in Youssouf Fofana
Milan
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Brighton & Hove Albion
Calciomercato.com, citing Sky Sport, reports that Brighton are among the clubs considering a move for Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana. Milan are seeking €15-20 million for a permanent transfer, while Crystal…
Read update → Rumour