Nottingham Forest learn astonishing Malick Fofana price tag after Fabrizio Romano claim

Nottingham Forest learn astonishing Malick Fofana price tag after Fabrizio Romano claim Nottingham Forest are reportedly stunned by the potential cost of landing 20‑year‑old Belgian winger Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais. Reports from Fabrizio Romano and other outlets suggest Forest have agreed a deal with Lyon—yet have yet to convince the player—only to discover that Lyon’s asking price could be far higher than expected.🟢

Agreement with Lyon, but the player hesitatesRomano broke the news on July 1, that Forest had struck a deal with Lyon, pending personal terms with Fofana. However, Forest insiders now say talks are still in the early stages and the player is holding out for a move to a Champions League side .💶 A hefty valuationLyon’s relegation to Ligue 2 and looming financial troubles appear to have pushed them to demand a premium price. Sources close to Forest suggest Lyon are valuing Fofana at around £43 million (€50 million), a figure significantly above what a mid-table Premier League club might have prepared to spend .🚫 Ambition vs opportunityWhile Nottingham Forest aim to strengthen ahead of their European debut, Fofana is reportedly holding out for a proven Champions League club. Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Napoli—and perhaps even AC Milan—are all potential contenders, giving the player leverage in this transfer tug‑of‑war .📊 Fofana’s breakout seasonAt Lyon, Fofana has impressed significantly:62 appearances11 league goals and 5 assists (some sources mention 6) It’s noteworthy that Lyon paid around €19.5 million to bring him from Gent in early 2024—meaning they could more than double that fee .