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Lyon set final Malick Fofana asking price as Liverpool, Arsenal & Chelsea battle to sign Belgian winger

<p>According to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/malick-fofana-liverpool-arsenal-chelsea-lyon-nottingham-forest-transfer-news-b2781105.html" target="_blank"><em>The Independent, </em></a>given the high demand for Fofana, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-nottingham-forest-agree-deal-lyon-star-malick-fofana-serious-competition-blues-bayern-munich-agree-personal-terms/blt82087a34a1ebd7a5" target="_blank">Lyon are hoping an auction-style scenario emerges,</a> allowing them to maximise the value of the player’s sale. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/malick-fofana-chelsea-liverpool-lyon-eden-hazard-belgian-wonderkid/bltac2b0842e2eaaa9d" target="_blank">His meteoric rise stems from a breakthrough season at the club</a>, during which he registered 11 goals across 41 appearances.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fofana earned a maiden call-up to the senior Belgian national team last year. Though predominantly utilised on the wings, his ability to operate anywhere across the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-hint-liverpool-chelsea-linked-lyon-malick-fofana-speculation-training-marcus-rashford-man-utd/blt7c12c9ef4bc96bea" target="_blank">attacking line has added to his appeal.</a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lyon’s willingness to cash in on their emerging star is partly rooted in financial necessity. The club is currently grappling with economic issues that have led to their controversial demotion from Ligue 1, a ruling they are currently appealing. Regardless of the outcome, the need to balance the books remains a pressing concern. Their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/crystal-palace-europa-league-john-textor-lyon-relegated-ligue-1-financial-concerns/blt2dfcb4e3401e40e9" target="_blank">Europa League spot is now under review,</a> a consequence of their off-field troubles. This situation may <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/crystal-palace-on-europa-league-place-uefa-delay-verdict-over-john-textor-ownership-concern/blte1c5b1631086a110" target="_blank">prompt the club to accelerate player sales</a>, with Fofana at the forefront of that list.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>For clubs monitoring Fofana, Lyon’s predicament offers a potential opening. While the French side will try to drive the price up, looking for at least £51.5m, they may also be pressured to reach a deal sooner rather than later. It remains to be seen whether he lands in the Premier League or elsewhere in Europe. But given the clock ticking and interest surging, a resolution might not be far off.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lyon set final Malick Fofana asking price as Liverpool, Arsenal & Chelsea battle to sign Belgian winger | Goal.com

Lyon’s rising star Malick Fofana has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in European football, with the French club setting a minimum asking price of £51.5 million (€60m/$71m) for the talented 20-year-old as several Premier League heavyweights, including Liverpool, Arsenal &amp; Chelsea, scramble for his signature. The English sides are not alone in the chase, with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Napoli also engaged in talks.