Liverpool can replace Diaz with SENSATIONAL wonderkid deal
Lyon could be offloading talents
But Cherki is not the only player the Reds have had their eyes on at Lyon. Malick Fofana, 20, has been on the club's radar over the course of 2025.
He joined Lyon from Gent in his native Belgium last year for an initial €17m but now looks destined to leave. The winger is under contract at OL until 2028 - but it is unlikely that he sees out his deal if Lyon remain in the second division.
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Last season the Belgium international scored 11 goals and provided six assists in all competitions for Lyon and was in terrific form during their UEFA Europa League run.
Liverpool linked with €45m-rated Fofana
Now Caught Offside is reporting that Fofana is likely to be one of the first to leave the Groupama Stadium this summer - with Liverpool named as a potential destination.
'Lyon are looking a fee in the region of €45–50 million for the young attacker despite their financial troubles,' the report reads.
'Liverpool have identified Fofana as a player who could add depth and quality to their wide options as Arne Slot looks to refresh the squad for the upcoming campaign.
'With Luis Diaz's future uncertain, he could be the ideal player to replace the Colombian at Anfield.'
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