Tottenham Hotspur have tabled a €26 million offer to Olympique Lyonnais for Malick Fofana, according to reports in France. The Lilywhites are admirers of the highly coveted 21-year-old, whose agents are expected in London on Wednesday, as manager Roberto De Zerbi looks to inject more dynamism into his attacking options. Despite securing European qualification, Lyon are reportedly facing severe immediate financial pressure before a mandatory review by the DNCG watchdog. The Ligue 1 giants are believed to require a major player sale before the June 30 accounting deadline to avoid severe institutional penalties, giving Spurs a distinct window of opportunity to bring a talented winger to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The North Londoners were plagued by injuries to several attacking players last season, when they only secured top-flight safety on the final day, and it is no surprise that they are looking to strengthen up front. While Everton and Liverpool have previously tracked Fofana, Spurs now look to be in a commanding position to bring the Belgian international to England.