Olympique Lyonnais → Sunderland A.F.C. · Permanent · Summer 2026
- Rumoured1 Sept
- Talks1 Sept
- Agreement1 Sept
- Medical1 Sept
- Done1 Sept
Catch me up
- 1 Septfirst@FabrizioRomano: Sunderland remain in negotiations with Fofana and OL, very keen on the player.
- 1 SeptReached Agreement
- 1 SeptReached Medical
- 1 SeptJoined by @David_Ornstein, @FabriceHawkins, @JacobsBen
- 1 SeptReached Done
- 1 SeptCooling@JacobsBen: Sunderland formalising move for Malick Fofana but Crystal Palace attempting to hijack the deal
- 1 SeptAdvancing@JacobsBen: Sunderland set to win the race for Malick Fofana despite late hijack attempt from Crystal Palace
What was actually said
14 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.
Reported as done
Advancing5 reports, led by @David_Ornstein@David_Ornstein had it first, 18d ago4 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
- @FabrizioRomano18d ago ↗
🔴⚪️🇧🇪 Malick Fofana will sign today a five year deal at Sunderland. Final fee will be €30m plus €5m add-ons. https://t.co/kbzEWkhUZW
- @David_Ornstein18d ago ↗
🚨 Malick Fofana joining Sunderland from Lyon for package around mid-€30ms including bonuses. 21yo attacker flying to seal switch on terms until June 2031 + extra 12mnth option after #SAFC & #OlympiqueLyonnais struck deal. W @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/zGVGu8X4kM
- @JacobsBen17d ago ↗
Sunderland confirm Malick Fofana has joined from Lyon. €30m+€5m fee. Sunderland win the race despite a hijack attempt from Crystal Palace.🇧🇪 https://t.co/TBFirxhFB5 https://t.co/Sds4yGzSbR
- @JacobsBen17d ago ↗
Sunderland win the race for Malick Fofana.⬇️ https://t.co/Sds4yGzSbR
Reported as being in talks
Advancing2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@FabrizioRomano had it first, 18d ago1 other post on the same claim
- @FabrizioRomano18d ago ↗
🚨🇧🇪 Arsenal will not meet €40m asking price for Malick Fofana, considered too high. Different structure/conditions or #AFC will move on. Sunderland remain in negotiations for Fofana with both player’s camp and OL. #SAFC are very keen on Malick, as @SkySports_Keith reported. https://t.co/psuPDhksqp
Reported at medical stage
Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@David_Ornstein had it first, 18d ago2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
- @FabrizioRomano18d ago ↗
🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Malick Fofana now on his way to undergo medical at Sunderland, here we go! Deal verbally agreed — understand fee is €30m plus add-ons accepted by Lyon. Arsenal were never planning to pay €35/40m package. Follows @Santi_J_FM @David_Ornstein. https://t.co/oX27br0Pvg
- @David_Ornstein18d ago ↗
🚨 EXCL: Sunderland reach agreement with Lyon to sign Malick Fofana. 21yo winger given permission to travel for medical & complete permanent transfer from #OlympiqueLyonnais to #SAFC. Paperwork stage for Belgium int’l to move on 5yr contract @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/zGVGu8X4kM
Reported as agreed
Advancing3 reports, led by @FabriceHawkins@FabriceHawkins had it first, 18d ago2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
- @JacobsBen18d ago ↗
BREAKING: Sunderland set to win the race for Malick Fofana despite a late hijack attempt from Crystal Palace. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/oEZssrLL3h
- @FabriceHawkins18d ago ↗
🚨Verbal agreement reached betweenSunderland and Lyon for Malick Fofana. Arsenal were not willing to meet Lyon’s asking price. Fofana has permission to travel. The deal with Sunderland is now set to go through. @RMCsport after @David_Ornstein https://t.co/im0CoJe9ew
Said to be cooling
Coolingone reportWhy it read 0% before it settled
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