Manchester United followers are in a frenzy after Lyon teenager Malick Fofana was noticed in an Instagram put up carrying a United shirt amid curiosity from Premier League rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Softfootball understands that the 19-year-old has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea over a summer season switch; nevertheless, the Pink Devils might now be placed on alert following the wonderkid’s Instagram story.
Fofana, 19, is a proficient attacker who has been put ahead as an possibility for a number of sides within the Premier League. He scored 11 occasions in all competitions final season, with six of these coming in 10 appearances within the Europa League.
The winger has now been noticed performing some particular person pre-season coaching whereas sporting a Manchester United jersey with Marcus Rashford’s title on the again, sparking rumors that he may be heading to Outdated Trafford.
A current report from French publication L’Equipe suggests United have expressed an curiosity in bringing the highly-rated Belgium worldwide to Outdated Trafford following their relegation to France’s second tier.
And on Sunday, the 20-year-old sparked rumours after he posted an image of himself carrying a Manchester United shirt with ‘Rashford 10’ on the again. He sported the total United equipment amid ongoing hypothesis.
Right here’s how followers on social media reacted to Fofana’s choice to put on the jersey.
One wrote: “Full United equipment is insane, come right here bro,” whereas one other commented: “Signal this child up man.”
A 3rd mentioned: “Nah bro do you realise how massive a United fan you must be to willingly put on that MONSTROSITY of a 3rd equipment?? BRING HIM TO THE THEATRE.”
A fourth wrote: “Tears obtained the shorts on too,” and a fifth added: “Carry and mortgage again. (Helps lyon out)”
Earlier, Softfootball reported that Chelsea had been warned off £43m transfer for Man Utd and Liverpool goal Malick Fofana.
Blue’s former defender William Gallas urged the membership ought to deal with strengthening different areas.
Regardless of the rising buzz round Fofana, Gallas believes Chelsea could be making a strategic error in the event that they joined the race. “He’s nonetheless studying, and that’s not the form of participant Chelsea ought to be chasing now,” the previous Blues centre-back informed Prime On line casino.
Gallas emphasised the necessity for expertise in defence, significantly at proper centre-back, as Chelsea put together for the brand new Premier League season beneath Enzo Maresca. “They have already got loads of forwards. They want defensive solidity in the event that they wish to be aggressive once more,” he added.
