French media have revealed that Barcelona is interested in signing the young Belgian winger Malik Fofana, a player from Olympique Lyon, with the intention of bringing him in for the medium term. The reports indicated that the injury the player sustained in his right ankle during October might facilitate negotiations for a lower financial value.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," the Catalan club has renewed its interest in the 20-year-old player, while continuing to monitor young talents despite its current focus on competing for major titles this season, alongside following the internal electoral process.

Olympique Lyonnais is undergoing a phase of financial recovery, which may impact its decisions in the transfer market. Reports indicate that the potential deal could be valued at around 30 million euros, the same amount as the purchase option agreed upon by Barcelona last summer with Manchester United for the permanent signing of English winger Marcus Rashford.

Fofana has played only 9 matches in the French league this season due to a right ankle injury he sustained in October. Last season, he scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 41 matches, while this season he has scored 2 goals and made 1 assist in 12 matches.

Fofana is an international player with the Belgian national team, having participated in five matches and scored one goal. He is skilled with his right foot and prefers the left winger position.

The player is under contract with Lyon until 2028, having joined them in January 2024 from Gent for 20 million euros.