A talented €30m Olympique Lyon winger has emerged as a key name on Barcelona’s wishlist for attacking reinforcements.
Barcelona’s wide attacking options remain a work in progress under Hansi Flick, with Lamine Yamal’s brilliance on the right not fully mirrored on the left flank amid Marcus Rashford’s loan form and Raphinha’s heavy workload.
The club’s scouting team, ever proactive, has turned to Ligue 1 for dynamic wingers who combine pace, dribbling flair, and goal threat to elevate the attack long-term.
Financial Fair Play constraints and Lyon’s well-documented economic woes create an opportune moment, especially as Deco balances sales like Roony Bardghji’s €20m listing and Alejandro Balde’s €40m Manchester United intrigue with Joan Laporta’s €100m election splash.
The €30m-rated Olympique Lyon winger Malick Fofana is now wanted by Barcelona, who have reignited interest in the 20-year-old Belgian after his recent ankle injury recovery, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Capable of terrorising defences from the left, Fofana’s 11 goals and 6 assists last season underline his elite potential, making him a prime Rashford alternative should the loan not convert permanently at that exact fee.
Lyon’s financial pressures – nearly relegated last term – position him as attainable, with Deco eyeing a summer deal around €30m despite Arsenal and Liverpool’s past pursuits.
Fofana’s profile screams modern winger: explosive 1v1s, cut-inside finishes, and high pressing that slots into Flick’s system alongside Pedri’s returning silkiness against Levante.
This season’s limited minutes (2 goals, 1 assist in 9 games pre-injury) reflect bad luck more than ability, yet his Gent-to-Lyon breakout (contract to 2028) proves pedigree.
Barcelona sees him rotating immediately while growing into Yamal’s partner, mirroring youth coups like Ajay Tavares or Ajax’s Tristan Gooijer.
Tottenham’s Luka Vušković lurks centrally. Fofana’s €30m tag offers value – profit potential exceeding Bardghji’s flip – fortifying Flick’s wings without derailing FFP.
As Spotify Camp Nou roars louder, this Olympique Lyon raid signals ambition: blend La Masia magic with calculated gems for title glory.
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