Crystal Palace ‘reach agreement’ with Lyon for Malick Fofana as Sunderland and Arsenal weigh options

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·1 September 2026

Crystal Palace ‘reach agreement’ with Lyon for Malick Fofana as Sunderland and Arsenal weigh options

Lyon are said to have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace for Malick Fofana, according to L’Équipe.

The 21-year-old Belgian had travelled to England to sign for Sunderland after OL and the Black Cats agreed a €35m package including bonuses, but he is now set to head to south London instead.

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The change follows a morning phone call between Fofana and Eagles manager Pierre Sage, under whom he previously played in the Rhône region.

Lyon had targeted €40m. Palace are understood to be offering around €39m, with elements still to be finalised.

Caution remains. The situation could shift in the coming hours, with Sunderland and Arsenal yet to decide whether to withdraw completely from the race.

Source: Get French Football News

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