Where next for Yahia Fofana?
From his first season in French Ligue 1, Yahia Fofana has made a major impression. The Ivory Coast international goalkeeper has played his part...
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The numbers speak for Yahia Fofana, and it is no surprise that several European clubs are tracking him. He has made the second-most saves of any goalkeeper in Ligue 1 this season (136), just behind Senegal's Yehvann Diouf of Stade de Reims (137). The African champion ranks 5th for saves across Europe's 5 major leagues. Suitors are queuing up from all directions for the Ivorian, who looks set to make a huge step up in the summer.
Yahia Fofana, Leeds United's priority
Leeds United, promoted to the Premier League in fine style with 100 points after 46 Championship games, will strengthen this summer. Ahead of their return to the top flight of English football, the club are scouring the market to build a quality squad. In goal, the priority is Yahia Fofana.
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The English club will surely do everything to sign the Ivory Coast international goalkeeper. They will have no problem paying the €10 million asking price set by SCO Angers.
Leeds United are not the only Premier League club interested in the 24-year-old goalkeeper. According to Football Insider, Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Brentford are also following him closely. Southampton, relegated to the Championship, are also interested in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner.
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Torino lying in wait
Torino, 11th in Serie A with 44 points, are surely dreaming big for next season. In the summer transfer window, the Turin club intend to make signings in line with their new ambitions. They also have Yahia Fofana in their sights as a first-choice goalkeeper and have been following him for some time.
Sport News Africa's view
Yahia Fofana is still young. He is only 24. He needs a club that will let him string games together and keep progressing. Leeds United are ready to give him that opportunity. The Ivory Coast international goalkeeper will play in the Premier League, the best league in the world. He will regularly face the best strikers, who will test him severely.
Playing against top players will speed up Yahia Fofana's progress. Already strong on his line with multiple saves and good in the air, the Ivorian has all the qualities to succeed in the Premier League. English football will be an excellent destination for him.