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Sunderland have agreed to purchase Lyon winger Malik Fofana for €30 million plus add-ons. The player is currently undergoing a medical, while Arsenal have pulled out of the running, refusing to pay the asking price.

The winger from Lyon, Malik Fofana, is undergoing a medical ahead of his move to Sunderland.

The two clubs have reached a verbal agreement, with the French side accepting a bid of €30 million plus potential add-ons.

Previously, interest in the 21-year-old Belgian had come from Arsenal, but the Gunners originally hesitated to match the requested fee of €35–40 million for the player's transfer.

Insiders Santi Aouna and David Ornstein have reported on the progress of this deal and the impending transfer of the player to Sunderland.