According to Sports Boom, Rayan Fofana is a target for a number of teams around Europe ahead of the summer. Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for the RC Lens star, with Real Madrid and Barcelona also in the mix.
Rayan Fofana has made a big impact in Ligue 1 with his performances for RC Lens. His five league goals have helped the team mount a title challenge against PSG, with the situation described as close in France.
However, he could soon attract the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs ahead of the summer. Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in the attacker, with the two Spanish giants in the market for a young forward as they continue to plan for the future.
The Catalans are looking for alternatives to Robert Lewandowski, but there will be doubts over whether they see Fofana as a starter. The same goes for Real Madrid, who are likely to view the 20-year-old as a development option and squad player rather than an immediate first-choice attacker.
The Spanish giants are currently behind English sides Chelsea and Arsenal, with the London duo leading the race for the 20-year-old Lens star. Both clubs are keen due to their need to add a young striker who can contribute now and develop for the future.
Arsenal are already linked with Eli Junior Kroupi as an example of a young striker, and they have now added Fofana to that list. The report states a bid in the region of €35–45 million would be enough to tempt Lens into selling, as Mikel Arteta plans to bring in a young forward to potentially replace the injury-prone Gabriel Jesus.
Chelsea are planning for their own departures, as Liam Delap could leave, and they may target a young replacement in the market. Samu Aghehowa is a target, but Fofana is also on their list, as they continue building a young core for their squad.
