Chelsea make verbal enquiry for Lyon winger Malick Fofana
Chelsea have made a verbal enquiry for Lyon winger Malick Fofana.
The Premier League club have made their interest known for the 20-year-old Belgium international.
He is among a number of options being considered and conversations are ongoing.
Fofana joined Lyon from Belgian side Gent in January 2024 and he is contracted to the Ligue 1 club until 2028.
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He provided 11 goals and six assists across 41 appearances in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign, including six goals during Lyon's run to the Europa League quarter-finals.
Fofana earned his first Belgium call up in October 2024 and has been capped once at senior level.
Chelsea are in the market for a wide player this summer following the decision not to make Jadon Sancho's loan move from Manchester United permanent.
A striker was another priority in the window with Liam Delap arriving from Ipswich Town earlier this month.
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