{"id":37916,"date":"2026-01-16T09:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/liverpool-and-chelsea-clubs-keen-on-exciting-transfer-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:49:30","slug":"liverpool-and-chelsea-clubs-keen-on-exciting-transfer-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/liverpool-and-chelsea-clubs-keen-on-exciting-transfer-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool and Chelsea, clubs keen on exciting transfer deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/liverpool-and-chelsea-clubs-keen-on-exciting-transfer-deal\/#Malik_Fofana_joins_Bayern_as_potential_candidate\" >Malik Fofana joins Bayern as potential candidate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/liverpool-and-chelsea-clubs-keen-on-exciting-transfer-deal\/#Where_next_for_Malick_Fofana\" >Where next for Malick Fofana?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool and Chelsea have been given a boost as Bayern Munich appear not to be planning a move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Christian Falk, who wrote an exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, Bayern have had an eye on Fofana in the past, but they currently have no plans to pursue that interest.<\/p>\n<p>It has been reported for some time that big clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea are considering Fofana, and this latest information will no doubt be music to their ears.<\/p>\n<p>Lyon also tend to sell their best talent if they have the funds, so the talented young Belgian international is sure to become a player to watch on the market in the near future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malik_Fofana_joins_Bayern_as_potential_candidate\"><\/span>Malik Fofana joins Bayern as potential candidate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regarding the relationship between Fofana and Bayern, Falk wrote: &#8220;That&#8217;s not true: Bayern are considering signing Marik Fofana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malik Fofana in action against Lyon vs. Fenerbahce (Photo by Ahmad Mora\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;It is true that Bayern had the Belgian on their list. They also had Lyon scouts monitoring him, but in the end they decided not to sign the player.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bayern Munich will still take this position and spend the most money in the summer. There are several names on the shortlist. They want to ensure competition for Luis Diaz, as they do not have enough talent on the left wing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_next_for_Malick_Fofana\"><\/span>Where next for Malick Fofana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fofana seems too good to stay at Lyon for long and the Premier League could be his next destination.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old looks like he has a big future in the game and his profile could be perfect for Chelsea, who have recently placed an emphasis on recruiting and developing elite young players.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool were also a bit disappointing with summer signings like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, but they may need to think about revamping their attack soon after the aging Mohamed Salah&#8217;s form has dropped significantly, so investing in Fofana could be a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool and Chelsea have been given a boost as Bayern Munich appear not to be planning a move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. 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