Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Arsenal in talks for Lyon winger Fofana
Arsenal target Malick Fofana has already spoken to Mikel Arteta as a €40m move heats up.
M. Fofana
player
Player
Malick Fofana
Position
Winger
Current club
Lyon
Linked club
Arsenal
Reported fee
€40 million
What happened. Arsenal are working to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon, and the Belgian international has already spoken to Mikel Arteta about a move.
- Arsenal want more depth in attack.
- Fofana is a 21-year-old Belgian international.
- He would add unpredictability in the final third.
Talks are accelerating, but no deal is confirmed yet.
In this story
Arsenal
Mikel ArtetaMore to read
CaughtOffside
Mikel Arteta uncertainty led to Arsenal missing out on Deadline Day signing
Football.London
Arsenal can still complete four transfers this month as new signing agreed and trio exit
CaughtOffside
‘I would be stunned’ – Neville tells Arteta to drop Arsenal player against Chelsea
Metro Football
Gary Neville urges Mikel Arteta to drop £34m Arsenal star for Chelsea clash
