Arsenal explores a €40M signing

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06/09/26 17:30:00

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Arsenal has initiated formal consultations with Lyon to evaluate the feasibility of signing Malick Fofana, a 21-year-old winger. Mikel Arteta requested the signing of a left winger to replace Gabriel Martinelli.

According to The Athletic, the London board is exploring the incorporation of the Belgian international before the market closes on Tuesday, with the player's approval after direct talks with coach Mikel Arteta and rejecting a previous proposal from Crystal Palace.

🚨 Arsenal weighing up move to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon before transfer window closes. 21yo winger on #AFC list + spoken to Mikel Arteta. Belgium int'l regarded as market opportunity after #OlympiqueLyonnais CL exit. @TheAthleticFC post @FabriceHawkins https://t.co/Z8tfRaQ0hQ

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 31, 2026

Offensive departures in Arsenal squad and the winger market

Arsenal's interest was triggered by Gabriel Martinelli's imminent departure to Al Hilal for 70 million euros (60 million pounds) and advanced negotiations with FC Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus in exchange for 10 million euros (8.5 million pounds). Previously, the London club signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge after selling Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, starting the Greek player in the Premier League's opening win against Coventry City.

The Arsenal leadership initially explored signing Vinicius Junior, but the attacker chose to renew his contract with Real Madrid. In that scenario, the coaching staff turned their attention to Fofana, leveraging the French team's elimination in the Champions League qualifying rounds against Fenerbahçe to accelerate negotiations.

Malick Fofana's journey in Lyon and his background in Belgium

Fofana joined Lyon in January 2024 from Gent for 17 million euros, signing a contract with the French club until June 2028. In the French team, he has scored 19 goals in 83 matches, adding 2 goals in 5 games this season between Ligue 1 and European competition.

The 21-year-old forward came through Gent's academy, playing 64 official matches with 5 goals and 10 assists since his debut in July 2022. Having been capped 5 times by Belgium's national team, the player has attracted interest from Chelsea and Everton in previous windows before receiving contact from the North London club.

The Arsenal board will formally contact Lyon's executives in the next 12 hours. The English club will submit its first written offer before Tuesday to try to complete the transfer of the 21-year-old winger before the official summer market deadline.

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