Lyon may reduce asking price for Fofana after Champions League exit

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lyon may reduce asking price for Fofana after Champions League exit
Summary

Lyon's Malick Fofana has come under new transfer scrutiny following his club's elimination from the Champions League by Fenerbahce. With this setback impacting their financial situation, Lyon might lower Fofana's asking price, originally set at €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses. AS Roma is among several clubs expressing interest in Fofana, aiming to strengthen its attack as the transfer window closes. The urgency increases for Roma to finalize a deal for Fofana to provide additional options on the wing, as manager Gian Piero Gasperini has indicated a preference for the player.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Lyon eliminated from Champions League by Fenerbahce.
  • Fofana's original price tag was €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses.
  • Roma aims to strengthen its attack before the transfer window closes.
  • Multiple clubs, including Roma, are interested in Fofana.
  • Gasperini has expressed a desire to coach Fofana as soon as possible.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMYahoo SportsLyon could lower demands for Fofana
What they're saying
"

Roma is working on several fronts in these final hours of the transfer market. From the Oosterwolde deal, awaiting a response from Fenerbahce following the Giallorossi’s proposed change of format, t...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days