I'm fine with this not happening. Talented player but don't think we were seriously considering Fofana unless the terms really suited us.
My issue is more about our overall process this summer which has felt muddled and reactive. We're still strong but probably leaving ourselves a bit short.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCL: Sunderland reach agreement with Lyon to sign Malick Fofana. 21yo winger given permission to travel for medical & complete permanent transfer from #OlympiqueLyonnais to #SAFC . Paperwork stage for Belgium int’l to move on 5yr contract @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
nytimes.com
Sunderland reach agreement to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana
The paperwork over a move to the north east still needs to be completed but a deal is on track before Tuesday night's deadline.
