Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Malick Fofana has admirers in the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool are ready to rival Chelsea for Malick Fofana, and could benefit from the player reportedly favouring a move to Merseyside.

The Lyon star, 20, has been linked with a £43m exit as the Ligue 1 club continue to trim their squad after selling Rayan Cherki to Manchester City.

Belgium international Fofana joined Lyon from Gent in 2023 and starred in their run to the Europa League quarter-finals last season.



The Reds are believed to have made contact with Fofana's new representatives Roc Nation, whose roster also includes Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli and Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.

Earlier in the year, Fofana's then agent Bobo Fofana hinted a move to Anfield might well be his preference were he to leave Lyon.

The Colombian star continues to be linked with Barcelona, though Liverpool are standing firm and want big money if he is to leave.

Article continues below

"I'm very happy at Liverpool - I've always said so.

"If Liverpool gives us a good extension, or I have to see out my two-year contract, I'll be happy."

Fofana's ex-colleague Rayan Cherki (L) has already completed a Premier League move(Image: Dave Winter/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Lyon have been trimming their squad after missing out on Champions League qualification as they look to deal with financial pressures.

Cherki's exit has been the highest-profile move so far, with the playmaker joining Manchester City for around £36.5m, while former West Ham winger Said Benrahma has left for Saudi side Neom.

Article continues below

"I want to win everything with City," said Cherki, who made his first City start against Wydad Casablanca on Wednesday.
For more news relating to West Ham, visit our sister site WHU Latest Live.