Liverpool open talks to sign Malick Fofana amid Chelsea and Manchester United interest | OneFootball

Olympique Lyonnais forward Malick Fofana (20) is garnering considerable interest from the Premier League. As well as Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, cited as potential destinations for the Belgian winger, L’Équipe now reports interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.

With Lyon in financial difficulty, Fofana was earmarked as one of the players who could leave the club this summer, and like Rayan Cherki, who joined Manchester City for over €40m earlier this month, he could fetch a handsome fee.

OL want €50m for Fofana. Chelsea have already opened casual talks over a move, however, there is plenty of competition for the forward. L’Équipe understands Manchester United and Liverpool have a strong interest in the player, with the latter even holding talks with the player’s new agents.

Whilst Nottingham Forest also hold an interest in Fofana, L’Équipe reports that the club does not have the necessary stature to tempt the player, especially in light of the other interested parties.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle