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Malick Fofana

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Olympique Lyonnais → Sunderland · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedreported done by several independent sources · 2mo ago
49%
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first reported 2mo agolast moved 2mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    1 Sept
  2. Talks
    1 Sept
  3. Agreement
    1 Sept
  4. Medical
    1 Sept
  5. Done
    1 Sept

Catch me up

  1. 1 Septfirst@FabrizioRomano: Sunderland remain in negotiations with Fofana and OL, very keen on the player.
  2. 1 SeptReached Agreement
  3. 1 SeptReached Medical
  4. 1 SeptJoined by @David_Ornstein, @FabriceHawkins, @JacobsBen
  5. 1 SeptReached Done
  6. 1 SeptCooling@JacobsBen: Sunderland formalising move for Malick Fofana but Crystal Palace attempting to hijack the deal
  7. 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, 2mo ago

🚨 Sunderland secure agreement to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon. Deal for 21yo #OlympiqueLyonnais winger worth €30m + €5m. Medical done - Belgium int’l scheduled to travel on Wednesday morning & join #SAFC on 5yr contract after hijack drama @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/AnckcKjZ3a

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4 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo 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_Ornstein2mo 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

  • @JacobsBen2mo 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

  • @JacobsBen2mo 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, 2mo ago

🚨🔴⚪️ Malick Fofana’s agents have just informed all parties involved in transfer-saga that the player wants to join Sunderland. Fofana, now set to join #SAFC as originally planned this morning. https://t.co/6UaIRtFWVJ

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  • @FabrizioRomano2mo 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, 2mo ago

🚨🔴🔵 Malick Fofana has completed his medical at Sunderland… and Crystal Palace have just sent a bid to Olympique Lyon! #CPFC try to hijack the deal by offering better conditions than €30m plus €5m add-ons offered by Sunderland. Decision to follow soon. https://t.co/Sr6ctVXwRL

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  • @FabrizioRomano2mo 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_Ornstein2mo 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, 2mo ago

🚨 Exclusive - Malick Fofana has told Crystal Palace that he has chosen to sign for Sunderland. Unless there is another twist, he will sign for Sunderland. @RMCsport https://t.co/ZRfpOhCfV3

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2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen2mo 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

  • @FabriceHawkins2mo 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 report

🚨 BREAKING: Crystal Palace are trying to hijack Sunderland's move for Malick Fofana, as @lequipe called. Sunderland had been formalising the move, but now aware of Crystal Palace's attempts. More to follow. https://t.co/yJZQ62v0f3

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