AS Roma Targets Malick Fofana to Strengthen Attack
AS Roma has reportedly identified Olympique Lyonnais’ Malick Fofana (20) as a key target to enhance their offensive lineup, according to the Corriere dello Sport.
Initially considered a backup option to RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa (21), the young Belgian’s appealing profile has pushed him to the forefront of the Giallorossi management’s priority list, particularly as the challenges to secure the Norwegian player become clearer.
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Nonetheless, several issues remain for the Italian club to address. Chief among these is Fofana’s health, as he missed almost the entire last season due to a serious ankle injury. Committing around €40m – his estimated market value – could therefore represent a significant risk for the club.
Additionally, AS Roma must contend with competition from Leipzig, who are reportedly looking to acquire the striker as a replacement for Yan Diomande (19), now sold to Real Madrid. This situation is further complicated by Fofana’s agents, Roc Nation, who are allegedly advocating for a transfer to Germany.
AS Roma are reported to have made Olympique Lyonnais’ Malick Fofana (20) one of their top targets to bolster their attack, according to the Corriere dello Sport.
Initially seen as an alternative to RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa (21), the Belgian – whose youthful and promising profile is proving attractive – is now said to be at the very top of the Giallorossi management’s shortlist, as they realise how difficult it will be to sign the Norwegian.
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However, several uncertainties still need to be clarified for the Romans. First and foremost is Fofana’s fitness, having missed almost the entire last season following a serious ankle injury. Investing a sum of around €40m – the price at which he is reportedly valued – would therefore appear to be a major risk.
Competition from Leipzig, who – having sold Yan Diomande (19) to Real Madrid – are reportedly targeting the striker as his replacement, would also be an obstacle to overcome. This is all the more so given that Fofana’s agents, Roc Nation – who also represent Diomande – are reportedly pushing for the Belgian to move to Germany.
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