Bayern have been linked with the young Belgian Malick Fofana in their search for a new winger in recent months. According to the latest reports, the 20-year-old no longer plays a role in Munich’s plans
The name Malick Fofana was heavily traded at FC Bayern in the summer of 2025. According to consistent reports, the record champions had tried to sign the attacking player on loan from Olympique Lyon, but the Frenchman rejected this and insisted on a permanent sale. The deal did not materialize
Fofana has recently continued to be touted as a possible transfer candidate at FCB, as the Munich club are still looking for a young backup winger to complement regular left-back Luis Diaz. However, Fofana appears to be out of the running in this regard
In the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, Christian Falk emphasizes that the youngster has been removed from the transfer list for the summer of 2026: „Bayern have actually looked into him, scouted him. But no, Bayern will not actively approach him.“
Why Fofana does not fit Bayern’s profile
BILD reporter Heiko Niedderer also placed the personnel matter in the wider context. Fofana is regarded as a talented, dynamic attacking player who OL believe should be sold for a lot of money. However, Falk is critical of precisely that. „I think Lyon are also putting him in a bit of a shop window,“ he explained
Fofana’s current market value is estimated at 30 million euros, but according to rumours, Lyon are hoping for a transfer fee in the region of 40 to 50 million euros. The high transfer fee demands are one of the reasons why Bayern are withdrawing from the race for the five-time Belgian international, despite the fact that head coach Vincent Kompany is said to be a big fan of Fofana
The search for a new winger for the left wing continues. According to Sky, DFB shooting star Said El Mala is still Bayern’s preferred solution. The problem: El Mala is no bargain either, with a transfer fee rumoured to be in the region of 40 to 50 million euros
BILD, on the other hand, claims to have learned that Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig is currently Munich’s top candidate for the left wing-back position. But even the 19-year-old Ivorian is anything but a bargain with a reported transfer fee of over 60 million euros.