Romano reveals Berta reluctance on winger who ‘wants to join’ as shock Cody Gakpo ‘check’ claim emerges
Arsenal is currently in negotiations with Lyon for winger Malick Fofana, though the club is hesitant to meet the €40 million asking price. Reports also suggest Arsenal previously inquired about Liverpool's Cody Gakpo during the transfer window.
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Arsenal are unwilling to pay Lyon what they want for Malick Fofana, according to Fabrizio Romano, as another source reveals that the Gunners tried to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
On August 30, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported that Arsenal had made enquiries about signing Fofana from Lyon in the final days of the summer transfer window.
Earlier on Monday, it emerged that Arsenal are in talks with Lyon over a deal for Fofana .
The 21-year-old Belgium international left-winger was reported to be in talks with Arsenal over personal terms.
RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins wrote on X at 4:45pm on August 31: “Excl Arsenal are exploring a move for Malick Fofana and have made initial enquiries to assess the feasibility of a deal. @RMCsport
“The player is interested in the possibility of joining Arsenal.
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