Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluca Di Marzio· 31 Aug 2026
Lyon Eye Fofana as Milan Exit Looms
Lyon are closing in on a deal to snatch Youssouf Fofana from Milan, with Galatasaray also keen.
Y. Fofana
player
Player
Youssouf Fofana
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AC Milan
Linked clubs
Lyon, Galatasaray
Reported deal
Initial loan with option/obligation to buy
What happened. Lyon are reportedly on the verge of agreeing a deal with AC Milan for midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who has been told to find a new club.
- Fofana is not in Ruben Amorim's plans at Milan.
- Galatasaray had been pushing to sign him after Rafael Leao's move.
- Milan signed Fofana from Monaco for €25m two summers ago.
The Serie A transfer window closes September 1, so a deal must be completed soon.
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