Sunderland set to sign Malick Fofana after Arsenal’s failed move

Sunderland have reached an agreement to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana.

The 21-year-old has been granted permission to travel to undergo a medical ahead of signing a five-year deal to 2031 in the north east.

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