Arsenal unwilling to match Lyon’s €40m asking price for Malick Fofana | OneFootball

Arsenal will not meet Olympique Lyonnais’ €40m asking price for Malick Fofana (21), according to Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners remain interested in the Belgium international but consider Lyon’s valuation too high. Arsenal could look to negotiate a different structure or set of conditions to make a deal possible, but should an agreement fail to materialise, the Premier League side are prepared to move on.

Sunderland, meanwhile, remain in negotiations with both Lyon and Fofana’s representatives as they continue their pursuit of the 21-year-old. The Black Cats are particularly keen on the Belgian international forward.

Arsenal set for difficult decision on Fofana

Fofana joined Lyon from Gent in January 2024 and has since established himself as an important member of their squad. The winger registered 11 goals and six assists across all competitions last season, attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs. With the transfer window approaching its conclusion, Arsenal face a decision over whether to restructure their proposal or abandon their pursuit.

GFFN | Liam Wraith