RB Leipzig targets Fofana
RB Leipzig, which aims to compete for the top spot in the Bundesliga, is targeting the young Belgian star Malick Fofana. The club wants to sign the player for 40 million euros to strengthen its offense. Fofana, the 21-year-old striker of the French Ligue-1 club Olympique Lyon, is considered one of the most sought-after players on the European transfer market.
The situation of the interested parties
AS Roma and RB Leipzig are engaged in a duel for the young Belgian. The Italian club wants to strengthen its offense with Fofana, while RB Leipzig sees the player as a replacement for the sold Yan Diomandé. The transfer officials of Olympique Lyon want to start negotiations with the Belgian player only at a transfer fee of 40 million euros.
The chances of RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig is in a very strong position in the transfer poker for Fofana. The club wants to sign the player for 40 million euros to strengthen its offense. Fofana is considered one of the most sought-after players on the European transfer market, and RB Leipzig does not want to miss out on him.
The current situation
The 2025/26 Bundesliga season is not yet over, but RB Leipzig has already scored 66 goals and conceded 47. The club is 24 points behind the leaders Bayern München. Last result: SC Freiburg 4-1 RB Leipzig (2026-05-16). RB Leipzig's recent form is 2 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses (LLWW, the last two games).
The future
RB Leipzig will continue to target Fofana to strengthen its offense. The club wants to sign the player for 40 million euros to increase its chances of winning the championship. The transfer officials of Olympique Lyon want to start negotiations with the Belgian player only at a transfer fee of 40 million euros.
