Lyon targets Keito Nakamura as Malick Fofana prepares for exit

Lyon has initiated inquiries regarding Reims winger Keito Nakamura to address a potential vacancy on the roster. The club is preparing for the departure of Malick Fofana following a failed attempt to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage. Les Gones suffered a loss to Fenerbahçe in the final round of qualification, which created a financial requirement to sell players. Fofana, a Belgium international, has already declined a transfer to Hull City FC. Nakamura, who joined Reims from LASK in 2023, has recorded 30 goals over 97 appearances for the club. Reims is currently competing in the second tier of French football for the second consecutive season.

• 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon enquire about Reims’ Keito Nakamura to anticipate Malick Fofana’s exit