A winger valued at £40 million is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Liverpool, as the club prepares to unveil two new additions.
Liverpool Accelerate Chase for Emerging Star Amid Rival Interest
Liverpool are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of a highly-rated young player who has also attracted attention from several other Premier League sides.
Fans are still waiting for official announcements on two major transfers: Florian Wirtz’s expected switch from Bayer Leverkusen — with a medical reportedly set for Friday (per David Ornstein) — and Milos Kerkez’s near-finalized move from Bournemouth, as confirmed by his father. Despite reports from Gregg Evans of The Athletic suggesting that these may be Liverpool’s last major summer deals, sporting director Richard Hughes continues to scout additional talent across Europe.
Talks Begin with Malick Fofana’s New Representation
As reported by L’Équipe, Liverpool have initiated discussions with the agents of Malick Fofana shortly after the Lyon winger joined Roc Nation, the same agency representing stars like Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, and Kevin De Bruyne.
Chelsea have also made contact over the 20-year-old, who is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. Lyon, facing financial strain, have set a €50 million (£42.7 million) asking price.
Is Another Left Winger What Liverpool Need?
Fofana has been a Liverpool target since last month, according to CaughtOffside, and he remains high on FSG’s wishlist as they seek to beat their domestic rivals to his signature.
Primarily operating on the left flank, Fofana tallied 11 goals and 6 assists in 41 appearances last season (via Transfermarkt). Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has praised his dribbling skills, and with 6.72 progressive carries per game, he ranks among the top 2% of left wingers across Europe’s top leagues (per FBref).
While Liverpool already boast Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz on the left, the ongoing speculation around Diaz’s future could make Fofana a more strategic acquisition.
Given his agency switch and Lyon’s financial pressures, a summer transfer seems likely — but it remains to be seen whether Fofana’s next destination will be Anfield
