Crystal Palace could hijack Malick Fofana’s Sunderland move

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·1 September 2026

Malick Fofana should be playing in the Premier League within hours, though his next club is still to be determined as the window nears its close.

According to L'Équipe, Lyon had authorised their left winger to travel to Sunderland.

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Crystal Palace, coached by Pierre Sage, have made a higher offer that could redirect the Belgian towards London.

That development has opened an alternative pathway late in the window.

The decision timeline is limited by the imminent deadline.

Source: L'Équipe

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