Sunderland ‘to sign’ Arsenal target Malick Fofana from Lyon

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·1 September 2026

Sunderland ‘to sign’ Arsenal target Malick Fofana from Lyon

According to The Athletic, Sunderland are on the verge of signing Arsenal target Malick Fofana, 21, from Lyon.

The report says he has permission to travel to Wearside for a medical after an agreement was reached between the clubs for a move to Regis Le Bris' Black Cats.

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Foot Mercato adds he has agreed a five-year contract with Sunderland.

The Athletic previously reported that Arsenal were understood to be leading the race but only made a verbal proposal for a loan with an option to buy.

Sunderland had already shifted focus to Fofana, with talks involving Marseille for Brazilian winger Igor Paixaõ, 26, making little to no progress.

Source: Get French Football News

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