27.08.2026 11:10
After being eliminated by Fenerbahce and deprived of Champions League revenue, Lyon's accounts were turned upside down. While it is stated that the French club needs to make player sales worth at least 25 million euros to meet its financial obligations, Galatasaray is also among the suitors for Malick Fofana, one of the players closest to leaving.
After Fenerbahce eliminated Lyon with a total score of 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, the transfer plans of the French team have changed.
Lyon, which planned to generate significant revenue by participating in the Champions League league phase, had to turn to player sales after being eliminated by Fenerbahce.
THEY NEED TO MAKE SALES OF AT LEAST 25 MILLION EUROS
According to a report from French media L'Equipe, Lyon, which has been deprived of at least 23 million euros in revenue from the Champions League, needs to complete player sales of at least 25 million euros to comply with financial fair-play rules.
It was stated that, due to the short time remaining before the end of the transfer window, the French team is ready to evaluate offers for some of its players.
TOP CANDIDATE: MALICK FOFANA
Malick Fofana is at the top of the list of players from whom Lyon can generate significant income through sales. The 21-year-old winger, who drew attention with his performance in both matches against Fenerbahce, has many suitors from Europe.
GALATASARAY IS WAITING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
It is reported that one of the teams closely following Fofana is Galatasaray. It was stated that the yellow-reds are monitoring the conditions that may arise due to Lyon's financial situation and view Fofana as a bargain transfer opportunity.
THERE ARE ALSO SUITORS FROM EUROPE
According to Transfermarkt data, in addition to Galatasaray, clubs such as Roma, Inter, and Atalanta are also said to be in the picture for Fofana, who has a market value of 30 million euros.
The fact that Lyon has to sell players after Fenerbahce eliminated them from the Champions League is considered a development that could strengthen Galatasaray's hand in the Fofana transfer.