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Roma targets Malick Fofana as alternative to Antonio Nusa

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Roma targets Malick Fofana as alternative to Antonio Nusa
Summary

Roma has identified Malick Fofana from Lyon as a potential option to strengthen their attacking wingers. The Giallorossi have begun initial discussions with Lyon, who values the 2005-born player at around €50 million. Roma's interest has been bolstered by reassurances regarding Fofana's fitness, having previously dealt with injuries. However, Antonio Nusa remains Roma's primary target, although negotiations with Leipzig have hit obstacles. This has prompted Roma to consider alternatives carefully moving forward.

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Status Watch
  • •Roma seeks to bolster attacking wingers this summer.
  • •Fofana's fitness concerns have been resolved according to reports.
  • •Lyon values Fofana at around €50 million.
  • •Negotiations for Nusa are struggling with Leipzig.
  • •Roma is exploring multiple options for their preferred positions.
Latest Updates
  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon reject Roma’s initial bid for Malick Fofana
  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Roma send scouts to monitor Malick Fofana
  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Malick Fofana still on Roma’s radar as Nusa alternative
What they're saying
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Malick Fofana remains a potential target for Roma to strengthen their attack. Antonio Nusa remains the priority, but Lyon’s Belgian talent is one of the options most closely followed by the Gialloro...

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Malick Fofana is one of the names on Roma’s shortlist to strengthen their attacking wingers. The Lyon talent is popular with the Giallorossi management, who have already initiated initial explorator...

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Roma continues their pursuit of a left winger. The first name on Tony D’Amico’s list is Antonio Nusa, while Malick Fofana remains an option. The Belgian is the club’s plan B in case the Norwegia...

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