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According to David Ornstein of The New York Times, Arsenal is considering a last-minute move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. The 21-year-old has been on Arsenal's scouting list and has already communicated with head coach Mikel Arteta. Lyon's failure to qualify for the Champions League group stage has created a potential market opportunity. Fofana has scored 19 goals in 83 appearances for Lyon, including two goals in five appearances this season. Arsenal's interest comes amid Gabriel Martinelli's impending €70 million transfer to Al Hilal and Gabriel Jesus's close move to Barcelona for €10 million. The North London club had already signed left-sided attacker Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge this summer following Leandro Trossard's transfer to Beşiktaş. Arsenal had also attempted to sign Vinícius Júnior, but he chose to stay at Real Madrid. Tzolis impressed in pre-season and started in the Premier League opener, while Fofana has emerged as an alternative option ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
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Hupu Football News — September 1st
David Ornstein reports that Arsenal is considering a last-minute signing of Lyon winger Malick Fofana before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
Fofana has been on Arsenal's scouting list and has already communicated with head coach Mikel Arteta. Lyon's failure to qualify for this season's UEFA Champions League group stage has created a potential market opportunity for his signing.
The 21-year-old has scored 19 goals in 83 appearances for the French club, including two goals in five appearances this season:
- One goal in the Champions League qualifier loss to Fenerbahçe
- One goal in the Ligue 1 win over Toulouse
Arsenal's interest in Fofana comes amid several attacking departures:
- Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a €70 million (£60 million) move to Al-Hilal
- Gabriel Jesus is close to joining Barcelona, with both sides in advanced talks over a €10 million (£8.5 million/$11.6 million) deal
- Leandro Trossard has transferred to Beşiktaş
The North London club has already signed a left-sided attacker this summer—Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
Arsenal had attempted to sign Vinícius, but the Brazilian star ultimately chose to stay at Real Madrid and signed a new long-term contract.
Tzolis impressed during pre-season and started in the Premier League opener against Coventry City a week ago, while Fofana has emerged as an alternative option for Arsenal ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Source: The New York Times
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