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Arsenal weighing up move to sign Malick Fofana
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Arsenal weighing up move to sign Malick Fofana
Arsenal are weighing up a late move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners need a new left-winger and are eyeing the 21-year-old Belgian star as another attacking option before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Arsenal have been tracking his progress and manager Mikel Arteta has spoken to the Belgium international.
Fofana could be an attractive opportunity for Arsenal after Lyon missed out on qualification for the opening phase of the Champions League.
The winger has started the new campaign in brilliant form, scoring twice in five appearances.
Arsenal are preparing to lose Gabriel Martinelli, who is set to join Al-Hilal, while Gabriel Jesus is closing in on a move to Barcelona.
The Gunners have already strengthened on the left this summer by signing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
Tzolis started the Premier League-opening victory after an encouraging pre-season and looks quite an exciting pick-up, but they need depth.
Fofana has scored 19 goals in 83 appearances for the French side since joining for €17m in January 2024.
Fofana is an exciting young talent with plenty of room to develop, but the trajectory of Arsenal's pursuit has changed considerably.
The Gunners were initially linked with genuine ceiling-raisers such as Vinicius Junior before Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola entered the conversation.
With the transfer deadline approaching, Arsenal could end up placing their faith in a player who is still very much a developing talent rather than an established elite-level winger.
Arsenal fans will understandably expect more after such lofty targets.
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