Everton can beat Bayern Munich to Fofana transfer as major £43.7m news drops
Everton look set to battle Bayern Munich to bring Malick Fofana to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees are looking to make a statement signing with Fofana, with the young star coming off a successful campaign for Lyon.
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are just some of the clubs who are said to have an interest in the Belgian, but Everton are seemingly one step ahead and have already bid £31.4million.
Fofana, 20, has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich, but Everton may potentially beat the German giants to his signature, if they move quickly enough.
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After recording five goals and four assists in just 16 starts in Ligue 1 last season, Fofana would be a sizeable upgrade on Jack Harrison, who has returned to Leeds United following his loan spell.
If Everton could pip Bayern Munich to the signing of Fofana, then it would show the ambition from The Friedkin Group as the Blues enter a new era and move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
According to Alan Myers on X (26 July), Lyon are looking for £39.3million plus £4.4million in add-ons for Fofana.
Everton have a chance of securing the player if they get close enough to the fee required, whilst Bayern Munich have yet to move past initial interest.
Everton supporters will be hoping that Fofana is not tempted by a move to Munich, with Lyon taking on the Bundesliga champions in a friendly next week.
Everton have a mighty task on their hands to land Fofana
Fofana, alongside the signing of Thierno Barry, are the calibre of player that the blue side of Merseyside will be hoping arrives more often as they enter this exciting new era.
Now, David Moyes and TFG must sell their project to the talented youngster and convince him why a move to Merseyside would benefit his career.
At Everton, Fofana could be the main man out wide under Moyes and getting regular minutes in the best league in the world would do wonders for his development.
Even if the Blues miss out on their man, it is reassuring that they are looking to bring in players with the talent of Fofana after what has been a frustrating few weeks for supporters, with few signs of more marquee arrivals.
It just shows how quickly things can change, with all eyes now on Fofana.
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