Roma interested in Lyon's Malick Fofana as summer transfer target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Roma is reportedly tracking Malick Fofana, a 2005-born player currently with Lyon. Standing 169 cm tall, Fofana has primarily played on the left flank, where Roma seeks reinforcements. He has started only nine Ligue 1 games this season due to ankle issues, totaling 921 minutes with two goals and one assist. Lyon values Fofana at around €30 million, which will require consideration as Roma manages its squad for the upcoming period. Interest in Fofana has resurfaced after he was on Roma's radar last season.
- •Roma is pursuing Lyon's Malick Fofana as a transfer target.
- •Fofana prefers playing on the left flank.
- •He has had a limited season with injury issues.
- •Lyon values him at approximately €30 million.
- •Prior interest from Roma was noted last season.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Roma among teams following Lyon’s Malick Fofana
"A year later, the name of Malick Fofana, born in 2005 and currently playing for Lyon, is back in the news at Roma. Standing 169 cm tall, the Belgian-born player prefers to play on the left flank, an a...
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