Liverpool set to move for Malick Fofana after Federico Chiesa exit | OneFootball

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Olympique Lyon winger Malick Fofana as they prepare to continue their summer spending spree.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Reds are planning to move for the young Belgian but only after they have successfully offloaded Federico Chiesa.

Liverpool have been one of the most active Premier League clubs in the transfer market this summer.

Once Hugo Ekitike’s transfer is announced, they will have spent nearly £300 million on new signings, but they’re not done strengthening the squad yet.

They still want to add a left winger and have been linked with Real Madrid star Rodrygo.

Los Blancos are expected to demand around £87m for the Brazilian. With the way Liverpool are moving, you wouldn’t put it past them to match those demands.

However, Fofana offers a cost-effective alternative, but Liverpool are reportedly waiting for Chiesa to leave before they move for the Belgian starlet.

Liverpool’s scouting department views Fofana as a perfect fit for the team’s evolving attack under manager Arne Slot.

Chiesa only joined Liverpool last summer, but it was clear from the outset that he wasn’t in Slot’s long-term plans.

The Italian made just 14 appearances across all competitions last season.

His omission from Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia is a clear indication that a summer exit is the ideal solution for all parties involved.

A return to Serie A is on the cards with Atalanta, AS Roma, Fiorentina and Bologna lining up to bring the former Juventus star back to his homeland.

Atalanta are leading the race and are expected to make a move once they finalise an exit for Ademola Lookman. Liverpool are demanding around £13m for Chiesa.

Once that transfer goes through, they’ll reinvest the proceeds into another left winger, and Fofana is firmly on their radar.

Fofana is valued at £26m on Transfermarkt. He has three years left on his contract, so Lyon will likely ask for a higher fee.