Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus ‘travels to Lyon’ to persuade Malick Fofana | OneFootball

Sky Sports reports that Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus travelled to Lyon to convince Malick Fofana to join the Premier League club.

Amid uncertainty over his next club, the 21-year-old completed a medical at a private hospital in Lyon to speed up any move once he had decided.

Sacha Tavolieri reports the Belgian international has agreed to join Sunderland after the visit proved successful.

Crystal Palace were the strongest rival for the former Gent winger, while Arsenal weighed a move but did not match the Ligue 1 side’s €40m asking price.

Following the Wearside club’s owners’ intervention, it appears the attacker is now set for the Stadium of Light. With two hours left before the deadline, another twist could yet occur.

Source: Get French Football News

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