Sunderland agree £30m deal for Lyon winger Fofana

Sunderland are set to land Malick Fofana for a club-record fee as they prepare for Europa League football.

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What happened. Sunderland have agreed a deal worth just under £30m for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who is set to sign a five-year contract.

• Fofana is travelling to England for a medical.
• Arsenal tried to sign him but couldn't agree a fee.
• He joins Sunderland ahead of their first European campaign in 51 years.

Fofana will link up with Kevin Danso and other new signings as Sunderland build for the season.

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