Crystal Palace have made a late move to hijack Sunderland's move for Lyon star Malick Fofana and are optimistic of securing his signature, sources have told ESPN.

Crystal Palace are attempting to hijack Sunderland's move for Lyon's Malick Fofana. The winger had agreed to join Sunderland in a deal worth just under £30m but Palace have made their own proposal. It is now up to the the 21-year-old to decide as he travels to England for a medical,

Sunderland are back in pole position to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon, but they are looking to bring in a second new winger, with Benfica's Dodi Lukebakio also a top target on Deadline Day.

Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign winger Malick Fofana from Lyon on a five-year contract, sources have told ESPN.

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Sunderland and Crystal Palace target Malick Fofana has started his medical in Lyon, but the winger still does not know his next destination.

Sunderland claimed their first win of the season as they edged out Fulham 1-0 thanks to Wilson Isidor's goal, just days after he signed a new contract with the Black Cats. Brought off the bench midway through the second half,

The future of Malick Fofana has been one of the big talking points of summer transfer deadline day 2026 and there is still plenty of time for the saga to drag on even more. The Lyon star is a wanted man,

Sunderland have sent Manchester City an offer to sign Jack Grealish on a loan deal. The north-east club’s proposal would see City cover part of his salary and the possibility to make the move permanent next summer when his City contract expires

Sunderland have reportedly entered talks with Benfica over a deal to sign Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio before the summer deadline passes. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has reported, via X, that the Black Cats are trying to broker a late deal for Lukebakio.