Overview

• Everton have lodged a €36 million offer including bonuses and opened direct negotiations with Lyon over Fofana’s transfer
• The Merseyside club is in discussions on personal terms with the Belgian winger’s representatives ahead of finalizing a deal
• Lyon is holding out for a base fee close to €40 million to meet strict DNCG budget conditions following its relegation reprieve
• Fofana scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 41 appearances last season and has expressed a preference for playing on the left wing
• Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to circle, creating a competitive market for the 20-year-old talent