Malick Fofana is a 20-year-old Belgian international who is making his mark at the Olympique Lyon. Due to the financial situation of his club, a number of strong clubs are interested in acquiring the talented young winger for a reasonable fee.
Premier League leaders Liverpool and Arsenal are no exception, with rumours circulating that they are keen on the Belgian attacker. Both teams are looking to strengthen their front line and the player’s long-term potential makes him an attractive asset.
The Lyon winger, who could move to the Premier League, which attracts some of the best talent in the world, has responded to interest from mega clubs. He revealed that he will first concentrate on his game and that he is confident in his own abilities.
“Honestly, I hear about it (Liverpool and Arsenal) but it doesn’t affect me, so I just focus on myself, and I know when I do great that the rest will come.”
“I watch a lot of the Premier League, I know there are a lot of big clubs, so for the moment, I just want to make that return on the pitch.”
“In my head, I said to myself – ‘this season I have to show myself to the world’. I know I am capable of that.”
“I know my talents, I know what I can do, so it was just a matter of time. I know people will always talk – I stay calm, I have a great mentality so I know it will come.”
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He has not grabbed an absolute regular spot at the French club. Although he has shown potential, Liverpool are also looking at the club’s France U-23 international Rayan Cherki as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah.
Cherki has proven more successful in his career so far, and a left-handed right winger would be a high priority reinforcement for Liverpool, who have a large number of left wingers in their squad.
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