Roma ‘to join’ Serie A chase for Malick Fofana as Lyon eye Ligue 1 duo | OneFootball

Lyon’s transfer plans are likely to hinge on their Champions League play-off with Fenerbahçe, with Malick Fofana attracting Serie A interest and two Ligue 1 names under consideration.

With the two-legged tie shaping both sporting and financial decisions, OL could hold fire until 26 August. Youngsters out of favour might depart, with Mahamadou Diawara drawing interest and Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez sought for another loan without a buy option.

Whether the board take the same stance on Pavel Sulc or Fofana is unclear. After an eye-catching display against Sparta, the Belgian winger has admirers in Italy. Gazzetta suggests AS Roma, already in next season’s Champions League, have positioned themselves after Inter Milan and Atalanta.

Gazzetta also reports Atalanta, coached by Gasperini, have struggled to complete Rodrigo Mora and have sounded out Lyon. A renewed approach could follow if OL fall short of the Champions League, which might make Fofana more receptive.

If OL qualify, they will need to bolster both quality and numbers. Two established Ligue 1 players, each under contract until 2027 and seen as financially accessible, have emerged as options. LesViolets.com reports Cristian Casseres, 26, of Toulouse could suit if Tessmann is sold, and FootMercato adds Brest striker Ludovic Ajorque, 32, fits a profile Lyon lack.

Source: Le Progres

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