Overview

• Liverpool have been named by Spanish outlet Fichajes as identifying Malick Fofana as the ideal long-term heir to Mohamed Salah, with talk of resuming negotiations reported by UK sites.
• Fofana said interest from Liverpool and Chelsea during the summer was real but not concrete, and he chose to stay at Lyon to prioritise regular playing time.
• Football Talk and Football365 report that Liverpool weighed a move late in the window, with Fichajes claiming the club wants to move quickly on a successor plan.
• Everton made the most concrete approach in the last window, while Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Tottenham were also linked without a deal materialising.
• Valuations reported vary widely, with some outlets citing a potential £35m price tag and others reporting Lyon’s stance closer to €50–60m, reflecting the club’s strong contractual position.