Sources: Chelsea & Liverpool ready to target move for £50 million-rated winger

Malick Fofana has established himself as one of Europe’s brightest young attacking prospects, and his time at Lyon could be coming to an end.

The Belgian winger, widely regarded as one of Ligue 1’s most exciting emerging talents, has caught the attention of several elite European clubs.

With interest building and a potential transfer likely on the horizon, the summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a crucial period for the youngster.

The youngster has two goals and one assists in nine appearances for the French club this season.

His consistent development has not gone unnoticed, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Inter Milan all keeping tabs on his progress, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Despite widespread admiration, neither Chelsea nor Liverpool currently view Fofana as a top priority.

At Stamford Bridge, targets such as Morgan Rogers and Kenan Yildiz are considered higher up the list, while Liverpool’s recruitment team is also weighing up options like Michael Olise and Antoine Semenyo.