How likely is Malick Fofana to join Sunderland?

Transfer Tracker scores Malick Fofana to Sunderland at 12% probability, derived from the credibility of the reporters behind the story.

What is the expected Malick Fofana transfer fee?

The estimated fee for Malick Fofana to Sunderland is around €29m–€41m, based on the figures reported so far.

Besides Sunderland, Transfer Tracker's model rates Malick Fofana's other live options as Arsenal 55%, RB Leipzig 6%.

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Transfer rumour · 2026

Olympique Lyonnais → Sunderland · Probability 12% · fee €29m–€41m · rumour

Updated 31 Aug 2026

Sunderland are considering Lyon attacker Malick Fofana, 21, as a deadline-day winger option, with a fee floated between €29m and €41m.

Where Malick Fofana could go: Arsenal 55% · Sunderland 12% · RB Leipzig 6% · stays 26%

Santi Aouna · Bid rejected · 2026-08-29
“🚨EXCL: 🔴🔵🇧🇪 #Ligue1 | ❗️Sunderland s’est positionné ces dernières heures sur Malick Fofana, l’ailier de l’OL. 👀 Le club anglais explore cette piste alors que les discussions ”
Santi Aouna · Bid rejected · 2026-08-30
“🚨EXCL: 🔵🔴🇧🇪 #Ligue1 | ❌️ Malick Fofana a refusé l’approche de Hull City. ❗️ L’ailier de l’OL espère rejoindre un club de plus grande envergure. 👀 Intérêt de plusieurs clubs, ”
Keith Downie · Bid rejected · 2026-08-30
“🚨 Sunderland are considering a move for Lyon’s Malick Fofana as an alternative to Jack Grealish or Igor Paixao. ✍🏼 The Black Cats are looking to add at least two players before T”
Keith Downie · Denied · 2026-08-31
“🚨 Malick Fofana remains an option for Sunderland going into Deadline Day, but there is a belief that Igor Paixao will be staying at Marseille. 💥 #SAFC very active as they look to”

The fee for Malick Fofana is reported around €29m–€41m, against a market value of €26m.

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