Lyon targets Keito Nakamura as Malick Fofana prepares for exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
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.
- •Lyon enquired about Reims winger Keito Nakamura.
- •Malick Fofana is expected to depart Lyon this summer.
- •Lyon failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage after losing to Fenerbahçe.
- •Fofana rejected an offer to join Hull City FC.
- •Nakamura has scored 30 goals in 97 games for Reims.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Keito Nakamura agrees to join Lyon as negotiations with Reims continue
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon enquire about Reims’ Keito Nakamura to anticipate Malick Fofana’s exit
"Olympique Lyonnais are pushing to sign Stade de Reims winger Keito Nakamura (26), with the Japanese international forward having given his approval to a move, according to Foot Mercato. Lyon have iden...
"Lyon have enquired about Reims left winger Keito Nakamura (26) as they prepare for life without in-demand Malick Fofana (21), according to Foot Mercato. The Belgium international winger is set to leav...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:30 AMKeito Nakamura agrees to join Lyon as negotiations with Reims continue
Olympique Lyonnais are pushing to sign Stade de Reims winger Keito Nakamura (26), with the Japanese international forward having given his approval to a move, according to Foot Mercato. Lyon have iden...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:05 PMLyon enquire about Reims’ Keito Nakamura to anticipate Malick Fofana’s exit
Lyon have enquired about Reims left winger Keito Nakamura (26) as they prepare for life without in-demand Malick Fofana (21), according to Foot Mercato. The Belgium international winger is set to leav...
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