Barcelona is including the young Belgian player Malik Fofana, Olympique Lyon's winger, in its plans to strengthen the left flank next season, based on a direct request from head coach Hans Flick, according to the website "Fichajes".

Barcelona's interest in the 20-year-old player comes amid the team's need to reinforce this position, especially with the uncertain future of Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan, while the management is looking for young options that possess speed, skill, and potential for development.

According to the same source, the French club may agree to let Fofana leave next summer due to their desire to lighten their squad, which could give Barcelona the opportunity to negotiate a suitable deal that might reach around 40 million euros.

Fofana represents the model of a modern winger, characterized by speed and dribbling ability. This season in the French league, he has delivered a notable performance by scoring two goals and providing one assist in nine matches, reflecting his ability to develop in an environment like Barcelona. He also has tactical flexibility allowing him to play as a left winger or an attacking playmaker, giving the team additional depth in rotation.

However, the website points out that the deal may face competition from other European clubs monitoring the player, in addition to the usual challenge young players face adapting to the pressure at a club of Barcelona's stature. Nevertheless, the club's management sees Fofana as a realistic bet for the future if negotiations proceed as expected.

Thus, Malik Fofana becomes one of the most prominent names on Barcelona's transfer table, awaiting the club's moves in the upcoming period to finalize his future.