Sunderland owner jets to Lyon to woo Fofana

Sunderland's owner went straight to the player to make a personal pitch.

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What happened. Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus travelled to Lyon to personally persuade Malick Fofana to join the Premier League club.

• The trip was reported by Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie.
• Fofana is 21 years old.
• The move is not yet confirmed.

Sunderland are pushing hard to land Fofana, with the owner leading the charm offensive.

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