After a week of assurance as to his retention in Ligue 1, OL fans were eagerly hoping for reinforcements for Paulo Fonseca. Although transfer payments are now regulated, the club continues to look for interesting opportunities. Currently, the activity is discreet, focusing mainly on departures. OL is particularly interested in him because of the sale of Thiago Almada to Atlรฉtico Madrid, a significant defensive blow following the departure of Rayaan Cherki, who may not be the only one leaving the club.
In addition to these two key players, Malick Fofana is also one of the candidates for a start, although he is open for a second season as a season holder. The team will have to balance the sporting and financial realities to make a decision about its future. Fofana is on the list of several clubs, including English and Bayern Munich, which will face OL in a friendly match. It is also considered by OM as a potential reinforcement for their right wing, although Brazilian Peaceรฃo remains the priority.
The contacts between OL and OM regarding Fofana would not be recent and would go back last spring. The player has recently changed agent and is now represented by Roc Nation, the agency that also represents Luis Henriques, a former Marseille player. This renewed interest in Fofana seems unlikely to materialize, as OL is reluctant to sell one of its important players to a competitor, especially as the new management seeks to build confidence with the Lyon ecosystem.
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