Lyon 
Chelsea 
CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland.
Sunderland beats Chelsea to sign Malick Fofana. Lyon accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Malick Fofana moving to Chelsea.
CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Chelsea's pursuit of Malick Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
- Few direct competitors for position
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position
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Missing star player in position on team
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Pedro Neto (Striker, POR))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
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Some better competitors for position (Pedro Neto (Striker, POR))
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
75.0
86.5
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 A. Villa
|
€40.5M |
|
74.3
78.9
|
Brennan Johnson |
 Everton
|
€37.6M |
|
74.2
78.2
|
Jamie Leweling |
 Stuttgart
|
€41.7M |
|
73.8
79.5
|
Nico Williams |
 Athletic
|
€67.3M |
|
73.3
73.5
|
Jacob Murphy |
 Newcastle
|
€10.8M |
|
72.9
74.3
|
Samuel Chukwueze |
 Milan
|
€15.5M |
|
72.9
72.9
|
Gonçalo Guedes |
 R. Sociedad
|
€5M |
|
72.9
78.6
|
Giuliano Simeone |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€46.8M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Yasin Ayari | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Mathis Albert | 16-10-2026 | Report | |
| Malik Jakupović | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Andy Diouf | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jarell Quansah | 08-10-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Matanovic | 05-10-2026 | Report |
Malick Fofana
F, M (L)
Skill: 71.2
Pot: 81.5
Team
Sunderland
Sunderland
Contract Until
29 Jun 31
ETV
€32.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€29.5M – €36.1M
Who is Malick Fofana?
Malick Fofana (BEL) is a A classic winger and currently plays for Sunderland. Malick Fofana is 21 years old (2005/03/31). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 19. Malick Fofana has also been used as A wide playmaker.
Malick Fofana’s current transfer value is between €29.5M and €36.1M. His last transfer was from Lyon to Sunderland in 2026. Sunderland paid Lyon €30M for Malick Fofana.
Malick Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
